Miracles

Some of the miracles we read about in the bible are beyond comprehension. But what's even more amazing is how the witnesses of these very miracles often reverted back to a lack of faith shortly after the miracle. They would see proof of God's existence yet this "proof" was not enough to sustain faith. Look at the Jews with Moses in the desert (crossing the Red Sea, Manna, etc.).

In the beginning of Matthew 9, Jesus is with a paralytic. The first thing He did was forgive the paralytic's sins. At this, the teachers of the law accused Him of blaspheming. Jesus replies with the rhetorical question "Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? Matthew 9:5. Both are miracles but the forgiveness of sins is an eternal miracle as opposed to the temporary miracle of healing. As saved individuals, each one of us is an eternal miracle of the transforming grace of Christ. Our sins are forgiven and we are new creations as a result. Many unbelievers think a miracle would convince them about God. Yet it didn't work for the Jews in the desert. The fact is there are miracles of His salvation everywhere. The next time an unbeliever says a miracle would convince them of God's existence, tell them they are talking to one. This Wednesday let's pray that unbelievers everywhere would wake up and recognize the miracles all around them.

Have a great week and a great fast.
Your brother,
Bob