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It's Time for Some Miracles
John 10:37-38 'Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does. But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.' (NIV)
 In the Old Testament, whenever God raised up a major leader for his people he would attest to their authority through a miraculous event or deed. For example, his covenant promises to Abram were sealed with a promise, that Abram would have a son by his beloved wife Sarai. This was a miracle because Sarai was well past the age of childbirth. Because he believed for that miracle, Abram became the 'father of the faithful'. When Moses was sent as God's ambassador to Pharaoh, he was given a very special calling card. He was empowered to work miracles. Elijah and Elisha both spoke as prophets, backed up with miraculous deeds. Miracles have always been a part of God's revelation to humankind. Christianity is founded on miracles: the virgin birth, the healing ministry of Jesus, the resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, these were all miraculous events. Christianity is not a religion based on words alone. It is built on words backed up with actions. It is not a faith that asks people to believe on the basis of sound philosophy alone. It confronts them with the undeniable. Jesus challenged people to believe him, if not for the words he spoke, then for the miracles he performed. Christian, it's time for us to show the world that miracle faith again. People are hungry for it – and God wants to demonstrate what he can do! We can't all go around clapping hands on people wherever we choose. But we can believe God for opportunities to pray for the sick, or to bring a word of knowledge or prophecy into a hurting life.
Prayer: 'Jesus, miracles were a central part of your ministry – and they still are. I am called to be a part of your ministry, so help me to see miracles working in and through me.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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Mal, a massive thanks from a baby boomer & a gen-Xer who had the priviledge of being inspired by you at the ALC Leadership Academy. You have really helped make sense of the world that we are seeking to influence...
Nigel & Christine, United Kingdom
Mal, you have changed my life. Since you spoke at Get Smart Youth Conference in Wellington, in 2003, I have never been the same. I still have the tape & my heart & head are still coming to grips with what you said. The pioneer spirit. I LOVE IT!! Thank you so so so so much!
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