I Still Believe in Miracles

Last night we had a guest speaker, Pastor Rick Shockley, whose testimony of healing from Leukemia was amazing. It reminded me of a message I preached a few months ago, "I Still Believe in Miracles". Admittedly, miracles seem to be few and far between at times. But we are not responsible for the when, we are only responsible to believe in the one who does all things well, Jesus! The following is the basic outline and abbreviated text from that message, "I Still Believe in Miracles":



2 Kings 3:9, 16-18

"So the King of Israel set out with the King of Judah and the king of Edom. After a roundabout march of seven days, the army had no more water for themselves or the animals with them...This is what the Lord says: make this valley full of ditches. For this is what the Lord says: you will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and other animals will drink. This is an easy thing for the Lord; He will also hand Moab over to you."



Five things we need to consider concerning Miracles:



1. Miracles are birthed out of need!

"...the army had no more water for themselves or for the animals with them..."

2. Miracles may require a specific act of obedience!

"...this is what the Lord says: make this valley full of ditches..."

3. Miracles are an easy thing for God!

"...this is an easy thing for the Lord..."

4. Miracles are based upon expectation and preparation!

"...the next morning...there it was-water flowing from every direction...and the land was filled with water..."

• note: "your expectation will determine the level of your preparation"

5. Miracles are a testimony to God's love, power, grace, mercy and kindness to His people, as well as a sign to unbelievers!