God’s purpose for signs, miracles, and wonders is to strengthen believers, demonstrate God’s mercy and power, and lead people to faith. A few years ago, we took a mission trip to the mountains of Honduras and had a small crusade in some of the towns there. About 100 people gathered in the city square in …
Experiencing the supernatural is a fantastic experience that strengthens our faith and makes the Lord come alive. When I was a small child, I had a supernatural experience in worship. I still have vivid memories of it. I remember looking toward the lectern in the front of the church and seeing a white angel suspended …
The power of miracles is seen throughout the ministry of Jesus and after His resurrection in the New Testament. 1 Corinthians 12:10 He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy.[1]When someone experiences a miracle or sees one, it strengthens their faith and points to the power and love …
What is the purpose of miraculous signs? They help people to grow in faith and have greater trust in the Lord. Several years ago, we did a crusade in Central America, which thousands of people attended. Just before our speaker was to give the message of salvation, it began to downpour, and people began to …
I have observed how miracles impact our faith. A few years ago, we were on a mission trip to Honduras, assisting in a conference about healing. The pastor’s sister, in her mid-thirties, came forward for prayer for her eyes. Although she wore glasses, she could not read the large clock in the gathering area. After …
Recharging through prayer is an aspect of our Christian faith that can make a significant difference in our life. It is not unusual to have a mountain top spiritual experience followed by a time of a spiritual low. Mountain top experiences can be spiritually draining. While they energize, they may mask fatigue. Spiritually, we are …
Faith is the greatest miracle that God gives us. Sometimes people can get caught up in the miraculous of people healed physically and miss the most critical part. The vital factor is placing our faith in Jesus as our Savior. While a miracle is impressive, and I have seen them firsthand, this does not compare …
As Nehemiah tells of the completion of the wall in Jerusalem, he tells of a journey of the miraculous. Yet, he relates this in a very matter-of-fact way. So I prayed (2:4) Nehemiah prayed for weeks before going before the king to ask permission to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall. The king allowed …
Miracles are an opportunity to tell about Jesus. I remember a mission trip in Central America where God began to heal people of a variety of different issues supernaturally. This gave us an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. In the poor areas of Central America, the health care is often poor or nonexistent. While …
Is there a stone in your life so large only Jesus can roll it away? In our story, the stone in Mary and Martha’s life was the death of their brother. It was only Jesus who could roll the stone away. What is the Lord teaching you through this story? What was the Lord teaching …