We all Experience Miracles in our Lives

The definition of a miracle is the occurrence of any event or happening which appears contradictory to or unexplainable by the laws of science or numerical odds. It is a marvel usually attributed to God. We see examples of miracles throughout the Old and New Testaments in the Scriptures. When we reflect on our own lives each of us can recall personal examples of these unexplainable events.

A few of the miracles recorded in the Old Testament were; the parting of the Red Sea, the water flowing from the rock which Moses struck, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remaining unharmed in the fiery furnace, Baalam’s donkey speaking, David slaying the giant with a sling shot, and Gideon’s fleece becoming wet or dry according to his request concerning God’s word to him.

In the New Testament Jesus turned water into wine, Jesus walked on water, He fed the multitudes with a few fishes and loaves of bread, He healed Jairus’ daughter, and raised Lazarus from death. The early church, Paul, and the disciples experienced many miracles as well.

Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What He did before, He is able to do today, and will continue to do in the future. The birth of a child is a miracle. My children and grandchildren are miracles in my life. I have experienced many unexplainable events and circumstances along the way. God uses His word, people, situations, and signs as I walk the path through my life’s journey. The greatest miracle is in knowing that Christ gave His life for me so that I could come to God through Him and know that I have been given eternal life; to be with Him and those who I love throughout eternity.

We increase our faith and raise the anticipation of miracles in our life when we remember the miracles of the past; personal and biblical. We must have an awareness to recognize the miracles in our life. When we recognize them we should recount them by talking about them or writing them in a journal. We must come to God in thanksgiving for the numerous little miracles and the greater miracles which we experience. We are to rejoice and celebrate the miracles. He is to be glorified for the work He is doing in our lives.

The keys to recognizing and experiencing the miracles in our lives are to stay connected to God through prayer, praise, and worship. His answers, blessings, and favor are the daily miracles which touch and change our lives

God does have His reasons for performing miracles. They become tangible proof that He is God and they help people to believe. They help Him to increase people’s faith. Miracles identify the person He is using as being sent by God. Miracles help to meet the needs of His people. Sometimes He uses miracles as judgment like He did with the plagues in Egypt. They arouse fear and respect for God. No matter who God uses as the vessel for His miracle, God must be the one to receive the glory. Our eyes are to be upon Him, not upon the miracle. To God be the Glory!