April 15, 1999, Thursday

Do miracles prove there is an unseen force that could be

at work and can't be explained? Is it possible that this

force has a purpose and is actually managing the universe?

Should an individual try to know or believe that this force

could have an impact on his life?

The Scripture mentions many signs and wonders that can't be

explained except the fact that a God of miracles exists and

that He proves His existence to confirm the Gospel truths--

"God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders,

and with various miracles, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and

according to His own will" (Heb 2:4). This true purpose to

display to us a glimpse of God's mighty power should teach

us not to neglect His Gospel Salvation.

Paul explained to the Ephesians in answer to many questions

that some folks still ask today, "If God manages all things

what is His intention to us?". Paul preached a message about

what God manages-"He predestined us to be adopted as sons

by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of

His will" (Eph 1:5). All of God's ways are by mercy, kindness,

and truth. His plan for management of this universe considers

each individual's best interest. For those who have difficulty

believing that He has a better plan to manage their life, He

says, "I will help you in your unbelief"!

Peter preached to the men of Israel about a man that was healed

because of his faith in Christ. The miracle confirmed the Gospel-

"And on the basis of faith in His Name, it is the Name of Jesus

which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the

faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health

in the presence of you all" (Acts 3:16). The message of Peter

purposed to show the responsibility that each person has for the

death of Jesus-"You Mortified the Prince of life, the One whom

God raised from the dead, a fact to which we all are witnesses"

(Acts 3:15). But Peter did not purpose to anger or drive the men

of Israel to despair for their crime against God. Certainly many

are ignorant, not that it as an excuse, but pardon is the purpose

of God when the conscience is pierced. Men must repent quickly!

Let us remember who is the God that makes all things

possible. Yahweh is the God Jehová, there is no other

god like Him. Jehová is the Lord of Miracles. He alone

has the power to Manage our life. He alone was

Mortified by a death that had no power. He used

His power to overcome sin and death for us. Lift your

hands to Him and Praise Him today for the power and

purpose of His miracles today!