“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues.”—1 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV)
Human intelligence has achieved remarkable feats across history from submarines that explore the depths of the ocean to airplanes that defy gravity, from mobile phones to nanotechnology. Yet, as impressive as these achievements are, they still operate within the limits of natural laws.
There are events recorded in Scripture that surpass human explanation. Jonah surviving three days and three nights in the belly of a great fish is one such event. Science cannot account for it. Logic cannot explain it. The only fitting conclusion is this: it was a miracle.
At the heart of the Christian faith is the supernatural. Christianity itself stands or falls on miracles the virgin birth, the resurrection of Jesus, and His ascension. Jesus’ earthly ministry was saturated with miraculous works, and He made it clear that these signs were not exclusive to Him:
“And these signs shall follow them that believe…” (Mark 16:17).
He was speaking about you and me.
The book of Acts records what happened when ordinary men believed this truth. At the Beautiful Gate, Peter ministered healing to a man who had been lame from birth (Acts 3:2–11). When the crowd marveled, Peter was quick to clarify that the miracle was not produced by personal holiness or human power, but by faith in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:12, 16).
This is freeing. It tells us that miracles are not rewards for spiritual perfection, but expressions of faith in Christ’s finished work.
Apostle Paul teaches that the working of miracles is one of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in believers (1 Corinthians 12:10). In the same way we speak in tongues, prophesy, or interpret tongues by the Spirit, we also work miracles by that same Spirit. The power is not selective; it is the Spirit distributing as He wills.
God even performed special miracles through Paul, so extraordinary that handkerchiefs taken from his body healed the sick and cast out demons (Acts 19:11–12). This was not to elevate Paul, but to magnify the Christ who lived in him.
Jesus Himself modeled this mindset of multiplication. When He walked on water, He invited Peter to join Him (Matthew 14:26–29). Jesus was not interested in being the only One demonstrating the miraculous; He was training His followers to walk in it. The lesson is clear: the miraculous life was meant to be shared.
Miracles are not museum pieces of Bible history. They are tools for today—given for the advancement of the Gospel and the blessing of people. Faith in the name of Jesus is enough. The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you.
DECLARATION
I believe in the name of Jesus. I am filled with the Holy Spirit. I work in miracles by faith. As I preach the Gospel, signs follow.