Do You Believe In Miracles?

Do you recall one of the greatest moments in Olympic history that took place in 1980?  The semi-final match between the U.S. hockey team and the powerful Soviet team went down as one of the most monumental sports upsets.  To this day, sportscaster Al Michaels' voice still brings a chill when I recall his shout near the end of the contest: "Do you believe in miracles?"

My question is the same.  "Do you believe in miracles?" Do you sit in wide-eyed amazement anticipating what God can and will do for you, your family and your ministry?"

When Philip was full of doubt and struggling with the identity of Jesus, the Master turned to him and said, "Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves" (John 14:11). 

We just enjoyed a meaningful season when we acknowledge the greatest miracle of all.  That moment in time was not just about a baby in a manger; it was about the power of almighty God flowing through His Son to redeem and transform mankind.

You and your family may need to sense the power of God in a majestic manner.  There may be a prodigal far from home.  You may be feeling weary and wondering if ministry is really your calling.  Perhaps within your church family, you desperately need the Prince of Peace to settle a conflict or mend a division.  Whatever you're facing, you may need a miracle.

I urge you, my colleague, to listen to the same still voice that Philip heard hundreds of years ago, saying, "Trust Me. Believe Me."

As the beloved John was completing his Gospel, he wrote, "Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in this book.  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name" (John 20: 30-31).

This is what the Advent season we just celebrated is all about.  Do you believe in miracles?