WEEK 2 - REAWAKENING TO THE LIFE, DEATH, AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
This week, we will focus on various aspects of Christ’s Incarnation—from birth to death and Resurrection. We will turn our eyes to focus on the person of Jesus in all of His glory and continuously pray for deeper understanding of who He is.
DAY TWELVE - THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST - TERRY SMITH
Luke 7:11-17
An outstanding feature of the earthly life of Jesus Christ was the miracles He performed. The one described in Luke 7:1–17 involved interrupting a funeral procession to raise a young man from the dead and “give him back to his mother.” I love the response of the people who wit- nessed this miracle: “They were all filled with awe and praised God . . . ‘God has come to help His people.’” Of course, this was just one of the many miracles of Jesus, who healed people of various diseases, released them from demonic control, turned water into wine, calmed the storm, multiplied food, and raised others from the dead.
And Jesus Christ is still a worker of miracles. He is daily intervening in people’s lives, over- ruling and overturning their circumstances. He is still miraculously at work to “help His peo- ple.” Does He still raise the dead? Well, I’ve heard three stories in recent years from credible witnesses where it seems He did.
He still heals the sick, defies the natural order of things, and multiplies resources to provide for His people. Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Obviously, Jesus doesn’t choose to miraculously intervene in every situation, but He still does miraculously intervene, and we still have the privilege to approach the throne boldly and ask in faith for Him to do so. Whatever you need Jesus to do today, be confident that He is still able.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Pray that the size of your faith will be defined by the power of Jesus Christ.
2. Ask Jesus to help you to stop worrying and fretting over your difficult circumstances.
3. Take what you’re facing today to Jesus and trust Him for a miracle.