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“Signs and Miracles as We Go”

Thoughts for Today:

I have a lot of people who tell me they have never seen a sign or miracle. They ask, "Is God real? Does He care? Is He still active? Why doesn't He reveal Himself today in the same way He did in the Bible?" I say, "Come with me sometime to Ecuador, Nepal, or Sudan -- I guarantee you will see signs and wonders." Miracles are happening every day. A funny thing happens when we step out to evangelize, we see both what the Lord is doing in us, and around us, a lot more clearly. And as we follow Him, His miracles flow through us.

Jesus said in Mark 16:17-18: "And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

Hebrews 2:3b-4: "This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will."

A lot of people seek the gifts, or power of the Holy Spirit, as if it is the final goal to be achieved. The end point of, and in itself. But that is not the case. The Lord says (Acts 1:8): "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Lord says to each of us, "Get going, and as you're going I'll be with you. I'll be doing signs and miracles before you." Just remember, it is as we go.

Questions to Ponder:

Do you desire to feel the true power of the Spirit? Perhaps tangible signs and miracles? Then get out to evangelize. Our faith is always strengthened when we see God powerfully at work. In Matthew 11:11a, Jesus said: "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist." Despite Jesus' words of praise, few people realize that John never performed a single miracle (John 10:41): "And many people came to him. They said, 'Though John never performed a sign, all that John said about this man was true.'" Who was "this man"? That's right, Jesus Christ. So even if I never see another miracle, it wouldn't be such a bad thing to walk in the footsteps of John the Baptist. How? By pointing others to the Lamb of God. Talking about Jesus is something I can do. Will you?

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.