Meditate: Acts 2:43
As Jesus moved on, this transformed man begged to go with Him. Jesus didn’t let him, but told him, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you.” The Bible says the man went away and began to tell all over the region how much Jesus had done for him.
Here’s a clue about genuine, God-given wonders and miraculous signs: God gets the credit. God is glorified.
And, last but not least, God’s grace, mercy, and love are proclaimed as a result. Many people claim to be doing many things in God’s name but few can stand up to all three of these standards. They may give God the credit but they glorify themselves and proclaim their own importance. They may claim to glorify God but all the while building their own reputation and drawing people into their “ministry” rather than God’s kingdom.
So do we still see “wonders and miraculous signs today?” Well, above are some sound, Biblical tools. Go take some measurements and see what God shows you. Hint: I wouldn’t spend much time looking in the places where the spotlights are shining, the cameras are rolling, and someone’s name is flashing out on the marquee.
- Do we still see miracles today?
- What is God showing me?
Pray:
Praise: Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you-majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? You perform wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. I will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
Confess: You alone do great wonders and I fail to acknowledge You.
Thank: You are the unchanging God, still showing Your power.
Ask: Remind me to look to You and to Your strength. Teach me to stop and consider Your wonders. Remind me of the miracles You have done. Teach me to wonder.
Digging Deeper: Acts 19:13-20
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