What is a Miracle? by Andrew Wommack

WHAT IS A MIRACLE?

Luke 23:8 "And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him."

LUKE 23:8

 

 

  Herod desired to see Jesus perform some kind of miracle, and some of the questions he asked Jesus made this desire obvious. However, Jesus did not use His faith to do any miracles for Herod. 

Miracles are God's way of meeting the needs of those who seek Him in faith. Miracles will sometimes be used to demonstrate God's ability so that people may believe (Mk. 2:10-11), but they will not happen to skeptics who are tempting God (Lk. 4:9-12). 

A miracle is a supernatural intervention of God's power over natural law. 

Healings occur within the boundaries of natural law while miracles are not limited to natural law. A person with a high fever who receives prayer and then begins to recover is experiencing a healing. The Lord intervened but in natural ways. The virus, infection, or whatever was rebuked left the body (Lk. 4:39) and then the natural healing process that the Lord built into all of us took over. When something totally supernatural happens, that's a miracle. When Jesus reattached the servant's ear and it was instantly whole after Peter cut it off (Lk. 22:51), demonstrated a miracle. It was also a healing, but it was a miraculous healing. 

Feeding the five thousand (Mt. 14:19-20), walking on the water (Mt. 14:25), translating a ship and all aboard to the other side of the sea (Jn. 6:21) - all these are miracles. Miracles are usually instantaneous whereas healings are sometimes gradual. 

The Lord has never had anyone who was qualified working for Him. It's by God's grace that He uses any of us. Anyone who claims to be used of God because of his great holiness is either deceived or a deceiver. It's our faith in the grace of God that allows miracles to flow through us. 

What is a Miracle? by Andrew Wommack

WHAT IS A MIRACLE?

Luke 23:8 "And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him."

LUKE 23:8

 

 

  Herod desired to see Jesus perform some kind of miracle, and some of the questions he asked Jesus made this desire obvious. However, Jesus did not use His faith to do any miracles for Herod. 

Miracles are God's way of meeting the needs of those who seek Him in faith. Miracles will sometimes be used to demonstrate God's ability so that people may believe (Mk. 2:10-11), but they will not happen to skeptics who are tempting God (Lk. 4:9-12). 

A miracle is a supernatural intervention of God's power over natural law. 

Healings occur within the boundaries of natural law while miracles are not limited to natural law. A person with a high fever who receives prayer and then begins to recover is experiencing a healing. The Lord intervened but in natural ways. The virus, infection, or whatever was rebuked left the body (Lk. 4:39) and then the natural healing process that the Lord built into all of us took over. When something totally supernatural happens, that's a miracle. When Jesus reattached the servant's ear and it was instantly whole after Peter cut it off (Lk. 22:51), demonstrated a miracle. It was also a healing, but it was a miraculous healing. 

Feeding the five thousand (Mt. 14:19-20), walking on the water (Mt. 14:25), translating a ship and all aboard to the other side of the sea (Jn. 6:21) - all these are miracles. Miracles are usually instantaneous whereas healings are sometimes gradual. 

The Lord has never had anyone who was qualified working for Him. It's by God's grace that He uses any of us. Anyone who claims to be used of God because of his great holiness is either deceived or a deceiver. It's our faith in the grace of God that allows miracles to flow through us. 

Starbucks Coffee Shop Ministry

My church went to the local children's hospital to pass out gift bags of necessities for those who find themselves in a difficult place.  The gift bags were only secondary in importance compared to the love that was shared in the gesture and prayers given.  Each left with wonderful stories to tell...

I sat in the emergency room briefly and then was off to the local Starbucks coffee shop.  Quite often i have opportunity to listen to another's story about life.  i am amazed at how ready another individual is prepared to share his story.  they don't need preparation.  a simple statement like, "it's pretty weather tonight."  let that sink in.... when the Spirit prompts with a simple question, "how are you?" and the dam breaks and stories flow.  i am always amazed.

This night was much like others at the coffee shop with an exception... the gentleman shared with me about his health problems.  we connected with being veterans.  i mentioned God and he went chasing after a young female.  sometimes the seed falls on rocky soil... i am grinning.

Starbucks Coffee Shop Ministry

My church went to the local children's hospital to pass out gift bags of necessities for those who find themselves in a difficult place.  The gift bags were only secondary in importance compared to the love that was shared in the gesture and prayers given.  Each left with wonderful stories to tell...

I sat in the emergency room briefly and then was off to the local Starbucks coffee shop.  Quite often i have opportunity to listen to another's story about life.  i am amazed at how ready another individual is prepared to share his story.  they don't need preparation.  a simple statement like, "it's pretty weather tonight."  let that sink in.... when the Spirit prompts with a simple question, "how are you?" and the dam breaks and stories flow.  i am always amazed.

This night was much like others at the coffee shop with an exception... the gentleman shared with me about his health problems.  we connected with being veterans.  i mentioned God and he went chasing after a young female.  sometimes the seed falls on rocky soil... i am grinning.

Starbucks Feeds the Homeless or at least i hope so...

I am sad.  You may remember, i was honored to give my gold Starbucks card to a homeless man in exchange for a coloring.  You can read about the God Spot here...  

http://37stories.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/starbucks-gold-card-feeds-homeless/ 

I recently reloaded the card and he has not made use of the reload.  There is no reason he would suspect i might reload it, but i am hoping he might. Maybe you will pray he will consider the possibility of trying the card again... 

i have been praying for you. i have been praying you will experience freedom in God's love. it is not what you do. it is who you are. be real in Jesus. be free.

Texas Bankers are a Different Breed

Today I met Sam Amos, a true Texan.  It was an honor and pleasure to meet another story teller.  Sam grew up poor and worked his way up to being a Texas banker.  He is quick to identify himself as Christian and suspected i was.  I deferred from the name Christian to the identity of Believer, knowing that does not adequately identify me as crazy for Jesus.

Sam Amos quickly gave me a run down of his career and the milestones that best define who he is.  He believes in honesty, integrity and Jesus.  It seems leaving any one of these beliefs out doesn't do justice to the life one is gifted.  He was quick to reveal he lived one step away from being fired many times.  I could identify with being fired as it seems without life on the edge, one is defined by the shackles "status quo".  

Now if you follow me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/37stories you will know earlier today, i posted multiple threads on favorite firing phrases... now i find my self chatting with a banker about careers ups and down.  Some people find it difficult to believe God orchestrates our steps if we let Him.  i find it a matter of fact.  thx Sam Amos for being a God Spot.