Blog 367
November 24, 2024
MIRACLES NEVER CEASE
Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.
BLINDNESS PREVAILED UNTIL
We often think that only special people have the capacity to participate in miracles. Do you need a special endowment to be part of the miraculous work of God? From interviewing many people who experienced the touch of God, I can tell you the issue is not a special capacity, but an openness to the possibility. The important issue for us to consider is our personal receptiveness to the working of God.
In a great many instances, nothing happened when people were struggling because there was no one there to fill the space between them and God. Talent wasn’t the issue. Availability was. Here’s an example.
Quinton Moore discovered this dimension of ministry that occurred almost without him until he allowed himself to become a conduit of grace. The issue was his availability to stand in the gap when a need occurred.
Quinton took a bus load of 15 kids on a mission trip to San Rafael, Mexico. While they were exploring the scenic area around the local church, a young blind girl walked up to the Americans. The group stared in consternation because her eyes were totally and completely white. Quinton was immediately moved and knelt down to begin praying for her eyes. Quinton knew he had to do something.
A white, milky substance started running through his fingers. Grabbing a cloth, Quinton began wiping her eyes. From underneath the white film, beautiful brown eyes emerged.
The child blinked several times and then looked at him. She abruptly screamed and called for her mother. Running her hands across the woman’s face, the child made sure it was truly her mother. She had never seen anything in her life and had to make sure of what was rushing through her mind. But her eyes had been restored.
And what about the teens watching? Their hearts were changed as well. They witnessed the results of availability.
In our quest to understand miracles and divine interventions, Quinton Moore’s experience added an additional dimension. While he had grown up in an environment where unique encounters occurred, he had developed a skepticism that caused him to retreat. Only an unexpected need pushed him into praying for divine mediation.
Quinton discovered that divine appointments happen without any expectation on his part. The occasions simply occurred because of a need. He made himself available for whatever followed. The results speak for themselves.
His example instructs that our willingness to respond is more important than any gift we bring.
What follows when we pray is up to God. Our job is simply to intercede. Perhaps, now is a good time to make a decision to be more open.
Remember; miracles never cease.
Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me, email me your story at:
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Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!
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