Acts 14:9 says, “Paul realized (the crippled man) had faith to be healed.” So what made Paul realize he had faith to be healed? I would like to suggest that Paul received a “word of knowledge” from the Holy Spirit. So how does that work? More often than not a word of knowledge comes as a “knowing”. You just “know” something you have no way of knowing. The Holy Spirit imparts this “knowledge” in order to facilitate ministry.
“Philip, for instance, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about Christ. Crowds listened intently to what he had to say because of the miracles he did.”
— Acts 8:5-6 (TLB)
Lord Jesus, confirm Your word with supernatural signs and wonders that unbelievers may be converted. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.