Positioning Yourself for a Miracle

 

Does God perform miracles today? Will He? Will he perform a miracle for you? Do you need God to perform a miracle for you? Can you expect Him to perform a miracle for you? OR should the first question be what is a miracle? I'm glad you asked. Should God do "exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think," in a given situation for you, would you consider that a miracle (see Ephesians 3:20)? If God does the "impossible" for you, would you consider that a miracle (see Luke 1:37)? OR if miracles are supernatural, do we experience the supernatural today? OR are there levels or degrees of miracles? SO is there a greatest miracle?  Interesting questions -- what do you think?

 

God sent the prophet Isaiah to deliver a message to King Ahaz, the king of Judah (the southern kingdom consisting of two tribes).   At that time, the larger nation of Israel (the northern kingdom consisting of 10 tribes) had joined with the large nation of Syria to war against the small nation of Judah. As you would expect, the king and the people of Judah were very fearful. Greatly outnumbered, they were probably absolutely terrified. Does this sound like where you may be even now? Know that God sent the prophet to explain to the king how to position himself and his people for a miracle. 

 

Not being a respecter of persons, God has sent the same message to you today on how to position yourself for a miracle. The message is found in Isaiah 7:4 -- Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart ... ."