Never be discouraged by those who don’t beleive in the mystical power of Jesus Christ. That lack of faith is why the churches are dying.
I know the power of Jesus to heal is alive and well in Christians today. I have seen people instantly healed a few times.
Going for miracles is very risky for some people. What if prayer does not work? What if we are being tricked? What if we look like fools? What will we do with the disappointment and rejection if our prayers are not answered? Why would Jesus heal that one but not mine? How can I have faith in God when He abandoned my prayers/loved one to trouble or death? Maybe He does not love me or maybe I don’t pray good enough for Him.
Centuries of this state of affairs has many Christians just writing off the possibility of miracles in order to avoid dealing with all these questions and hurt feelings. They have sterilized the whole reality of Jesus’ action and power in heaven and earth and consigned the Lord to “myths” of history. The church is dying because of that...many see only a dead Savior whose Spirit lives in heaven to serve the dead in the afterlife.
He’s not dead. He’s still doing His thing in heaven and earth! I’ve witnessed His healing holy spirit and power. I have felt it in my body and mind. I would not choose to live without Him alive in me. It’s not like I am deserving of His Spirit and mercy and I am not justified by any worldly organization or higher learning... I am at the low end of the totem poll in this way.
INDEED! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
Thank you so much for your encouraging post Sara. These are truly exciting times we live in. Everyday is an adventure. I can’t wait to get up tomorrow and see what He has done. :)