Why We Believe in Miracles
What are miracles? Do they still happen today? Why do we believe in miracles?
Miracles
Miracles, at their core, are extraordinary events.
Pastor Gregg defines a miracle this way: “A miracle is an unexpected outpouring of God's power in an event that defies ordinary explanation, which occurs for the purpose of advancing God's kingdom.”
Many people today, especially those skeptical of religion, want to witness a miracle as proof of God’s existence. And while miracles do still occur, often more frequently than we recognize, seeing one does not automatically lead to genuine transformation.
Scripture itself shows this pattern. Countless miracles were performed before people’s eyes, yet they often resulted in momentary wonder rather than lasting change. The awe was real, but the transformation was not. Time and time again, people experienced the power of God directly, only to return to doubt, disobedience, or indifference once the moment passed. Miracles could capture their attention, but they could not captivate their hearts.
Do they still happen today?
The same Jesus who walked on water, healed the sick, and cast out demons is still alive and at work today. The Lord who created the heavens and the earth, every creature, and even you, is capable of anything. Yet so often, we overlook His power. And whenever we doubt that God can do far more than we could ever ask, think, or imagine, we place a limit on our Father.
Take a moment to reflect on your own life. Consider how far God has brought you. The situations you once feared or worried about eventually worked out, and when you look back, it is clear that His hand was over it all. Therefore, miracles still occur and can point us toward God, but they cannot replace the personal decision to trust Him.
The greatest miracle ever performed was the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ. Because we have a savior who dwells within us, we do not need to witness daily miracles for confirmation. If unexplainable miracles happened daily, would that require faith? True conversion does not come from witnessing the extraordinary; it comes from allowing God to work in the ordinary places of our lives.
Why We Believe in Miracles
As Christians, we believe in a God who is both sovereign and deeply involved in the lives of His people. We trust that He is the ultimate source of power, wisdom, and hope. While Scripture does not promise that every prayer for healing will be answered in the way we desire, it does promise that God is good, that He is present, and that His plans are always better than our own. Our faith is not in the miracle itself, but in the God who is able to perform it.
When healing comes, or when a miracle takes place, we receive it with gratitude and a commitment to testify and point others toward the goodness, mercy, and glory of God. Even when the miracle does not come in the way we expect, we continue to trust that He is working in ways we cannot yet see.
The same God who parted seas, raised the dead, restored the broken, and transformed lives throughout the pages of Scripture is the same God who is at work today.
Ephesians 3:20-21 (CSB)
“Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us – to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”