Does God still perform miracles today?
Here are some of the objections I hear:
What do you believe about miracles? Where do I stand? I believe God answers prayer. I believe He still performs miracles. I still believe there is power in the name of Jesus.
Since you are listening to this podcast, it’s likely you believe in the power of God. If you believe the Bible, you know our God is more than capable of doing miracles. The entire book is filled with miracles.
The more pressing question is, “Does God do miracles today?” The answer is yes. I believe Hebrews 13:8 to be true. - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
What is a miracle? Miracles - “extraordinary events taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God.”
Some would say, miracles impossible.” But consider for a moment what man can do. A few decades ago we would have said many things are impossible:
An airplane can transport hundreds passengers nonstop from Los Angeles to Beijing, traveling at a cruising speed of 560 miles per hour (900 km/ h).
Video conferences can enable people on different continents to engage in face-to-face conversations.
Thousands of songs can be stored on your phone.
Surgeons can transplant hearts and other body parts.
If humans can accomplish feats that just a few years ago seemed impossible, then surely the God who created the universe and all that is in it can perform amazing acts that we do not yet fully understand.
It’s miraculous that Jesus would leave the glory of Heaven and take on human flesh and die for our sins. It is miraculous that on the third day he walked out of the tomb alive forever more. It is miraculous that He has given us His Holy Spirit to empower us to live for God and to accomplish His purpose. It will be miraculous when He returns for us and we go in the rapture of the church.
In the New Testament Jesus spoke of having a child-like faith. Have we lost that? In a time in which we have so many resources at our disposal, have we lost the ability to simply pray and believe God.
What if returned to prayer and faith? What if we once again would believe that our great God would hear us and respond and do miracle?
Mark 9:23 - “All things are possible to him who believes.”
He is God. He can break into our world any time he chooses to do things that we cannot explain. It’s not God’s power that is at issue. Our struggle is understanding how, when, and why God works. We need to remember this truth:
Miracles are not about us. Miracles are about God.
Let’s trust Him. Let’s surrender to his sovereignty. He knows what is best for us.
Today’s Challenge: Where in your life or family do you need a miracle? Don’t stop praying and believing. Keep trusting our miracle working God.
