Expect a Miracle Today and Tomorrow!

Written by Sheila Schuller Coleman

"Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples." -1 Chronicles 16:24 When we began our series on "Miracles: Yesterday, Today, and Forever," I heard from so many about their miracles. People called, wrote, and posted their miracles on my wall at facebook. And I rejoice hearing of all these miracles! As we recount our miracles to others and remember them, we begin to positively anticipate and expect more miracles. As we recount them and retell them, our faith is strengthened! And God loves it when we trust in Him!

Give God the Glory

"Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." (John 15:8)

There's an old Full Gospel tradition that says God gets glory from the wonderful way His children bear pain and agony and that the world is impressed by that. What a lie! That's simply a tool of the devil to keep God's children in bondage.

People of the world already have all the pain and agony they want. They aren't looking for a way into it. They are looking for a way out. They don't care what you preach. It's the religious people who get worried about that. The world, the sinners, are smarter than that. All they care about are the results.

That's why they'll come to your church when they hear people are getting healed, delivered and set free from suffering. That's what they're looking for, and that's what God wants them to receive.

Miracles Are For Today!

Written by Cathy Duplantis

When the word was out that Jesus performed miracles, multitudes brought their sick to Jesus to be healed. He taught them that all things were possible to them that believed.

They learned that Jesus was the door for the miraculous power of God to flow to them and through them to others. He said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to my Father" (John 14:12 KJV).

It is clear from this scripture Jesus did not expect the miraculous to come to a stand still when He left the earth. He gave His disciples power and expected them to use it to bless others. He told the disciples:

Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. 
(Mark 16:15-20 KJV)

Instead of Trying Harder, Trust More

by Rick Warren

  

Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” (Psalm 37:7a GW)

Surrendering your life means:

- Following God’s lead without knowing where he’s sending you.

- Waiting for God’s timing without knowing when it will come.

- Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide.

- Trusting God’s purpose without understanding the circumstances.

You know you’re surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don’t have to always be "in charge." Instead of trying harder, you trust more.

You also know you’re surrendered when you don’t react to criticism and rush to defend yourself.

Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You are not self-serving, you don’t edge others out, and you don’t demand your rights.