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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, great article on the leader of Britain's army. I was having the same discussion earlier today, came to my PC and found you backed up everything I had said! Keep up the incredible work!
Joel Robinson, United Kingdom
Thanks for keeping us on our toes, Mal! As Christians living in today's ultra-pragmatic culture, our choices need to recognize the present reality while seeing it through the perspective of our God-revealed future.
Ann, Australia
Keep up the good work! I always start my day with your website and the Daily Recharge. Thanks.
Christo, Bulgaria
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