By Pastor Terry Wayne Millender

Miracle---An event in the external world brought about by the immediate agency or the simple volition of God, operating without the use of means capable of being discerned by the senses, and designed to authenticate the divine commission of a religious teacher and the truth of his message (Joh 2:18; Mat 12:38).

It is an occurrence at once above nature and above man. It shows the intervention of a power that is not limited by the laws either of matter or of mind, a power interrupting the fixed laws which govern their movements, a supernatural power.

As one who is in continual pursuit of the truth of God and the understanding of His ways, I find myself asking the Lord why there are so few miracles here in America. Now as you read the definition of a miracle as I have provided, you will notice that an authentic miracle shows the intervention of a power that is not limited by the laws either of matter or of mind. It is in a sense a “superseding” of natural laws.

I believe in miracles. I believe in God. In fact, the key to my life has been a series of personal interventions by the God of heaven here in the earth realm at my request or the request of those praying for me. All one has to do is study the Bible at any length and you will note that the God of heaven delights in consistent interaction in the kingdom of men.

From the beginning of time it was God’s desire to interact with men here on the earth. Although He wanted to be Israel’s king, they rejected Him and sought for a man so they could be like other nations, hence, King Saul was given to them. Now think with me for a moment. If God Almighty were to be their king, that must have called for frequent intervention with man.

Let me conclude this brief nugget by giving you something to think about. Would it surprise you that the God who you expect to see in heaven could or would supersede natural laws here on earth in order to show Himself to His people? (Psalms 77:14) "You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your strength known among the nations."

One thing that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ wants you to know today is that He will not be kept out of the affairs of man. Listen to the anger of God toward an unrighteous king who didn’t understand this truth…

(Daniel 4:25) "You will be forced away from people and live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like cattle. The dew from the sky will make you wet. And seven time periods will pass until you realize that the Most High has power over human kingdoms and that he gives them to whomever he wishes."

Another translations says it this way (Daniel 4:25) “…you will learn that the High God rules over human kingdoms and that he arranges all kingdom affairs."

Rejoice in the truth today that Almighty God is willing to get involved in your affairs. Don’t limit a miracle to your physical body or to finances or to any one area of life. Sometimes you can just wake up with a different mindset about some aspect of your life. If left to yourself, you might die in that same old state, but if you look to the God of miracles, perhaps He will help you as only He can!Here is a part of the answer as to why there are so few miracles here in America. Pride, arrogance and the thievery of God’s glory! America is full of thieves in the pulpit. Not thieves who take money but thieves who take credit for that God alone can do. Another reason is that there is a lack of desperation for God’s help. People in other nations have fewer options than we do here in America. So, the pull or desperate draw on God’s power through faith is weakened because many people have plan B, C, and D to fall back on.

Every miracle is done the same way. It is an act of God’s power in order to demonstrate His mercy. You can never earn a miracle, but you can position yourself to receive one. The final passage in the article explains how a miracle occurs and once we understand this, we will see the power of the living God displayed among us more than we have ever imagined. After Peter and John ministered healing to a crippled man they said…

Act 3:11-13 “And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this human? or why fasten ye your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him to walk? The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Servant Jesus; whom ye delivered up…"

Act 3:16 "...and by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all."

So we see miracles will occur when:

1. We know that it is not because of our Power or Holiness that they take place but out of His mercy.
2. We recognize the power and authority of His name.
3. We choose to put faith in His name and His name alone--Of course I mean that Wonderful Name of Jesus!