The Miracle Worker

Is there someone out there who wants you to be a miracle worker? You are not alone. Jesus knows all about that.

We might say, 'Well, He was a miracle worker wasn't He?'. This is what He has to say about that... keep in mind that the day before over 5,000 people got fed from a few loaves and fish...

"Then they said to him, 'What must we do, to be doing the works of God?' Jesus answered them, 'This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.' So they said to him, 'Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' Jesus then said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' They said to him, 'Sir, give us this bread always.' Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe...' " - John 6:28-36 ESV

Jesus gave glory to His Father in Heaven. He was a reflection of the Father. He was the 'finger of God'.

I believe God will use you and i in people's lives if we step into a position where we can be used but part of this is knowing we are not the miracle workers.

Jesus said this before going to the cross...

"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." - John 16:22-24 ESV

His name Is His nature. It isn't just adding, '...in Jesus' name.' at the end of the request. We ask knowing who the real miracle worker is.

Our spouse, our parent, our child... they are not the answer. It is the Father. No world or local leader is going to work miracles. Our hope is in God. If we look at people expecting what only God can give we will be disappointed and eventually resentful.

" 'And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!' " - Luke 2:12-14 ESV

Yes. All glory to the Father who sent us His Son. He Is please with those who believe in Him by faith. He delights to have a relationship with them and give them true joy.

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