Miracles are the proof!
When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’ ”
At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” – Luke 7:20-22
What is the difference between a social gathering and a community of faith? MIRACLES! What is the difference between the discussion of God and the actual power and presence of God? MIRACLES! In this text we hear Jesus, as he answers the question, “Are you the one?” Jesus says (paraphrase) “let the MIRACLES answer your question”. When Jesus sent disciples into the countryside, they were instructed to preach, teach, and heal. I believe that is still our call. In Mark 16: 20, we read “Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.” What signs? MIRACLES! It’s time for us to believe that this is who God was, is, and always will be. Believe it for yourself and for others. Let this be your experience of God. Be the workers of MIRACLES and the carriers of the light and love of God that changes the world. Do you dare believe in MIRACLES?