Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thinking About Miracles...
I've been doing a lot of thinking about miracles lately.
You see, my oldest daughter Emma, has had horrible milk allergies since she was born--she's seven now. Early last week, she told Beth and me that she really wanted to be healed of her milk allergies, so that she could eat the foods we eat.
She told us that she "knew" God would heal her. What is a parent, who believes in the power of God, to do in this situation? Beth and I placed are hands on her head and we prayed. We asked God to take the allergies away and make her whole.
As soon as we were done praying, she asked if she could have a small bowl of ice cream! You have to love the "faith of a child."
Beth and I have faith as well, but we are also aware of the Division of Family Services! You know what I'm saying? So, we told her that we would continue to pray for a couple of days and then, we would let her try a couple of bites of ice cream.
Two days later she promptly asked to try the two bites. We said one more prayer and we let her. In the past, she would break out in a rash within one hour of having one bite of ice cream. Well, guess what? She didn't!
We tested with different milk products on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and yes, even on Tuesday. Our girl has not had one allergic reaction! She is healed...absolutely healed! I'm sure of it. Beth believes it, and Emma has NEVER doubted it! God has touched her.
Here's my point--when Jesus gave instructions to his disciples He told them several things. They were to share the good news! (His love is the good news.) And, they were to "heal the sick, raise the dead, drive out demons and cure those with leprosy." Being a disciple wasn't just about "being." It wasn't just about "preaching." It was also about "doing." They were to do the work of healing the sick.
It was never doubted. It was simply done. It was part of their ministry. It is supposed to be a part of our ministry as well.
I want to see more miracles. I want to see incredible miracles. I've probably preached more than enough sermons...but I know "I" haven't ministered enough physical healing. It is a huge part of my calling as a disciple...as a Christian.
So, I've been doing a lot of thinking about miracles lately--I'm ready to see them. I'm ready to be used to "do" them. How 'bout you? Do you want more? Do you want to attend an impotent church with powerless prayers and pointless messages? Or like me, have you been thinking about miracles.
According to what Jesus taught--they should be a normal happening. It is supposed to be normal to experience the supra-normal. Oh, Jesus we are ready. We want so much more of you and your power...your miracle working power!
Peace
You see, my oldest daughter Emma, has had horrible milk allergies since she was born--she's seven now. Early last week, she told Beth and me that she really wanted to be healed of her milk allergies, so that she could eat the foods we eat.
She told us that she "knew" God would heal her. What is a parent, who believes in the power of God, to do in this situation? Beth and I placed are hands on her head and we prayed. We asked God to take the allergies away and make her whole.
As soon as we were done praying, she asked if she could have a small bowl of ice cream! You have to love the "faith of a child."
Beth and I have faith as well, but we are also aware of the Division of Family Services! You know what I'm saying? So, we told her that we would continue to pray for a couple of days and then, we would let her try a couple of bites of ice cream.
Two days later she promptly asked to try the two bites. We said one more prayer and we let her. In the past, she would break out in a rash within one hour of having one bite of ice cream. Well, guess what? She didn't!
We tested with different milk products on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and yes, even on Tuesday. Our girl has not had one allergic reaction! She is healed...absolutely healed! I'm sure of it. Beth believes it, and Emma has NEVER doubted it! God has touched her.
Here's my point--when Jesus gave instructions to his disciples He told them several things. They were to share the good news! (His love is the good news.) And, they were to "heal the sick, raise the dead, drive out demons and cure those with leprosy." Being a disciple wasn't just about "being." It wasn't just about "preaching." It was also about "doing." They were to do the work of healing the sick.
It was never doubted. It was simply done. It was part of their ministry. It is supposed to be a part of our ministry as well.
I want to see more miracles. I want to see incredible miracles. I've probably preached more than enough sermons...but I know "I" haven't ministered enough physical healing. It is a huge part of my calling as a disciple...as a Christian.
So, I've been doing a lot of thinking about miracles lately--I'm ready to see them. I'm ready to be used to "do" them. How 'bout you? Do you want more? Do you want to attend an impotent church with powerless prayers and pointless messages? Or like me, have you been thinking about miracles.
According to what Jesus taught--they should be a normal happening. It is supposed to be normal to experience the supra-normal. Oh, Jesus we are ready. We want so much more of you and your power...your miracle working power!
Peace
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