Don’t you just love it when God blatantly does a miracle in your life? It produces such a sense of awe, wonder and joy. People love being wowed. Remember that sense of awe you had in seeing the Grand Canyon, the Milky Way or a newborn?
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I think God made us that way on purpose—so we would fall down and worship Him.
Do you believe that God still performs miracles today?
I suppose it depends upon your definition. Most people, I dare say, think of miracles only as those huge divine interventions that are visible and obvious—like the parting of the Red Sea. But that’s not my definition. I see miracles as any evidence of God working—in big or “little” ways. They are things that only God can do.
And I have found that living with this perspective leads to a rich and God-honoring life.
Miracles are certainly more apparent when our backs are against the wall and there’s no way out; when fear, despair or any other enemy is about to overtake us, like the Israelites at the Red Sea. However, God is doing big and little miracles all around us. If only we would open our eyes, we would see them and excitedly exclaim exultation to our excellent, eternal God! At least that’s what happened to me when I started to notice God’s handiwork everywhere.
And know this: just because you have not recognized God’s handiwork before, doesn’t make it any less of a miracle. But wouldn’t it be a much better to live if we saw God’s involvement in our lives as miracles?!
I think God uses miracles—big and little ones—as reminders that He is always with us, that He cares and is working on our behalf (Rom 8:28). God’s miracles are acts of kindness demonstrating His unfathomable love for us.
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. (Ps 105:5)
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. (Job 9:10)
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Ps 77:11)
When we know that it is only by God’s supernatural power and grace that we are being sustained, we can keep or regain our joy and peace. When we know God cares enough to be involved and keep His promises, we have hope. Even when life is filled with unknowns, our mighty powerful God is working on behalf of those fully devoted to Him—giving us endurance, perseverance, strength, wisdom, guidance–everything we need for life and godliness (see 2 Chr 16:9; 2 Pet 1:3).
We can hang in there with God-given faith as well as joy, peace, and hope.
The other exciting thing is that the more you recognize and acknowledge God’s intercession, the more the Lord opens your eyes to see more, and may even do more on your behalf! Don’t be like the people of Jesus’ hometown where…
He did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. (Mat 13:58)
Becoming aware of God’s awesome intervention enables us to live on a much higher plane—over our circumstances, not under them. A quiet trust in our Deliverer enters our hearts and secures our souls. An awe and excitement of seeing God’s handiwork colors our everyday existence. This, to me, is the abundant life.
Take hold of this, my friends. Jesus, our God and Savior, promises it. See Him for the Miracle-Worker that He is.
You and I may differ in our definition of a miracle, but God was, is, and continues to work in the lives of people. He’s either wooing them into a saving relationship with Him, restoring them into right fellowship with Him, or bringing them closer to Him. God always has eternity in mind.
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. (Jn 21:25)
Next time I’ll give you 10 ways to help you recognize His handiwork better.
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Jesus, Miracles, and You Part 1 Living on the Edge Broadcast
Jesus, Miracles, and You Part 2 Living on the Edge Broadcast
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