Miracles Still Happen

“It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.” Luke 1:3-4

Luke was not one of the twelve apostles who accompanied Jesus during the years of His ministry on earth. He had not witnessed the miracles that Jesus had performed but had carefully researched them. No doubt he had spent time with Jesus’ close followers, listening to their accounts. As a physician, he would have been very attentive to details. Perhaps he sought out the ones who had received miracles and learned their side of the story as well. He wanted Theophilus and whoever he would share the letter with to know the teaching he had received was true.

During the last few days, we have looked at instances in the Book of Luke, where Jesus encountered someone with a need and met it. There are others that we did not look at. I trust that you will take the time to read the whole Gospel and let it speak to your heart. Jesus still performs miracles. He told His disciples that when He left them, He would send them the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to lead and guide them into all truth. He had shown them just a sample of His power to heal and deliver. Once empowered with His Spirit, they would be able to do even greater things.

It must have been awe-inspiring for those who witnessed Jesus during His earthly ministry. Today, He is not with us in bodily form, but He lives within our hearts. His power is still the same. We do not have to climb a tree or push ourselves through a crowd to touch Him. He is just a prayer away.

Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” 

What do you need from the Lord today? His ear is open to hear your cry. He knows your needs, but He wants you to make them known to Him. As His children, we can come to Him, boldly and confidently.

1John 3:21-22 “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”

There is a chorus we often sing, and the words are so true:

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper,

Light in the darkness.

My God, that is who You are.

Devotion by Anne Johnston