Do you believe in miracles? The Bible records some thirty-four miracles, signs and wonders that Jesus performed during his ministry on earth. Peter on the day of Pentecost, while preaching his first sermon stated, Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know – Acts 2:22 (NKJV). Jesus proved He was the Son of God, by the miracles, wonders and signs he performed while living on the earth and there were many people who were witnesses to that fact.
Though the miracles recorded in the Bible are an incredible list, it is also an incomplete list. For John wrote, Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NLT).
The Bible further states, The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name. John 20:30-31 (NLT)
The miracles recorded in the Bible, were written so that we would continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah. This ministry of miracles continued through the power of the Holy Spirit after the church was born on the day of Pentecost, as the book of Acts records for us.
Jesus is still performing miracles today and in our midst. A month ago this weekend, you heard a message entitled Infinitely More Miracles. That weekend, I experienced my own miracle and I want to share my own testimony this Sunday in my message, A Walking Miracle. I hope you will watch and listen and invite others to as well. Pray this weekend, that others we will come to believe in Jesus and receive Him as their Saviour as we give the glory to God for another present day miracle! Be sure to have your communion elements prepared and also some anointing oil (olive oil) as we will be praying for those who need healing and miracles too!
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor