Day #22 - Jesus Miracles: signs

Day 22
Jesus’ Miracles: signs
Read: Luke 4:31-44

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One of the striking things about Jesus' life and work is the fact he did miracles. Even his enemies agreed on this. The miracles described in the Gospels range from curing physical illnesses, casting out devils, calming a storm, to bringing the dead back to life.

Jesus’ miracles also cause controversy, both then and now.  Some want to dismiss his’ miracles, to deny Jesus is God by seeking to deny the reality of God’s power at work today.   But miracles which happened back then, still do now; they are “signs of God’s Kingdom.” Miracles are sometimes described as “mighty works” are done through the power of God. The most important display of God's miraculous power is the resurrection of Jesus.

Both Old and New Testaments show repeatedly, God does work and intervene in this world. Todays “Western thinking” often tends to dismiss any expectation of God’s supernatural power at work; too often modern (secularised) folks priding themselves on self sufficiency, fail to see any need for God gracious intervention.

Miracles are signs that point to God and give glimpses of his restoration.  Signs are useful for someone who is looking in the right direction.  Jesus used “signs” to show his power over sickness, creation, spiritual powers and death.   He was very aware of the dangers of miracles and their limitations; for Jesus signs are not “ends in themselves” – they are calls and evidences of his’ Goodnews message of the Kingdom. Their greatest impact is into the outside world.

Ponder Point (reflect)

• Miracles are signs of God “reaching out”, not “showing off”

Consider (respond)

• How do I view miracles? How could I view them?