Within each miracle of Christ I see a proclamation of more
than divine power: there is also a distinct revelation of our Heavenly Father’s
message of “Good News” in every
miraculous encounter. For example, like water to wine, Jesus desires to change us from lost sheep to the Bride
of Christ. Like loaves and fish He creates
abundance from our meager lives so that we might bless the multitudes. He empties mute mouths of evil and fills them with words of praise and
testimony; in order to spread the hope of Truth. Through the one man from the
group of ten healed who returns to thank Jesus, we see how few will turn and seek
our Redeemer; though Jesus died for us all. I see in Peter’s amazing catch of
fish an illustration of how God wants to use our talents for His glory.
Likewise, a single coin in the belly of a fish reminds us that when we obey the
LORD’s instructions, He will meet our every need.
When I contemplate the miracles Jesus performed among the
multitudes I see more than opened eyes and strengthened limbs, I see miraculous
compassion: Love which is compelled to flow from a source of pure goodness. “For
while we were yet sinners,” Jesus loved
us completely. Holding nothing back but His wrath and disdain for our sin, the
LORD stepped out from the Holy of Hollies. Veiled by flesh He touched His creation
with pure devotion. Though we were not priests, had not passed through the Sea
and our hands were stained crimson, the Almighty drew us near. More than
healing came from Jesus’ embrace. Hope
of becoming a miracle was born in the hearts of man.
Imagine the hope of each person in Jesus’ midst as they
wondered what miracle He might have for them. They gathered round, some stood
in lines, all stood in awe but few heard His message. Yet, every miraculous healing
was meant to convey the reality there is much more to life as we know it; more to
see, hear, and walk through in this life, but only to be experienced through Jesus.
Even Christ’s exorcisms proclaim His gospel truth. For sin leads to spiritual oppression,
paralysis, blindness and destruction; only Jesus can free us from the
oppression of evil and sin.
The nature of God to create life, nurture and sustain it, is
powerfully put before us in His miracles of raising Lazarus from the tomb, the widow’s son, and
Jairus’s daughter from the dead. These three miracles proclaim that eternal
life through resurrection is God’s desire
for us all; first for Christ and then
for His sons and daughters. And God makes it clear eternal life does not begin
at the grave but at the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. God’s compassion
compelled Him to take the nails in our place that we might live as He intended.
Accept the love of God as a sinner redeemed by the pierced
hands and feet of the LORD and become His next miracle! Soon the love of God
will pour into your life and the miracles your read on the pages of your bible
will be part of your testimony. You will become a new creation in Christ. Your
life will take on new meaning. You will desire to share the Good News of Jesus with others. You will
see and hear things differently and turn from old patterns of thinking and
living to follow Jesus. You will seek to
serve God by using your gifts. Obedience to Christ will no longer be an option
but a desire and your rest will be found in the LORD.
Indeed, our hope is not based solely on the testimony of the
Truth in the Holy Scriptures but on the power of Christ’s miraculous work in us
day after day. I am a continuous miracle. You can be one as well.
That is the “Good News”
at its best!
Tracy L.
Frazier Director/Founder of The FOLD Ministry
For further contemplation watch the short Inspirational Video and music video below.
Video: Nick Vugicic - Truth on the Go: If You Can't Get A Miracle, Become One
Worship Music Video: Prince of Egypt - When You Believe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gur8ccqrQ9c
