Tag: Divine Intervention

DOES PRAYER WORK?

Blog 383

April 6, 2025

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Robert Wise 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.

DOES PRAYER WORK?

            People often quip “I’m praying for you,” by which they mean “take an aspirin and you’ll feel better.” The idea is a polite way of saying “wish you the best.” However, anyone who follows miraculous events quickly discovers that prayer (Calling on God) is almost always involved in a divine intervention. Way too often we underestimate the power of intercession. It is not a cliché. This becomes particularly true when a large number of people agree and pray about our need.

            Why?

            Think of yourself as a single strand of wire. You would be able to conduct only a small amount of current compared to a large cable. Many, many strands of wire wound together became capable of carrying a powerful surge of power. That’s just basic physics.  Prayer is like that force.

            There’s another way prayer and electricity can be compared. In a sense we don’t know what electricity, lightning, or hydroelectricity actually is. We can tame the force and channel it, but it remains a surge of pure energy. Prayer is much the same. We’re not shouting at God, “Hey pay attention.” We are conveying an unseen and undefined reality that might be called “life.” We are applying the force of restorative stimulation to a need. When we pray, we are sending divine energy through our intercessions. Results follow.

            We have just witnessed in the headlines this happening. As you may know, although I am a Protestant, Pope Francis asked me to be his Apostolic Representative for Christian Unity.  I follow his Holiness closely.

            The world was shaken by the Pope’s illness during these past weeks. The doctors did not think he would survive. Archbishops around the world prepared to return to Rome for a Conclave. It didn’t happen.

            Across the globe and in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square Piazza crowds of people gathered to pray for his recovery. Many Protestant Churches had special prayer sessions for his well-being. At one point his oxygen saturation dropped to a dangerous low 78. The Pope’s closest aides had tears in their eyes when the doctors asked his personal nurse for permission to proceed with a more aggressive treatment. But prayers had become a cable.

            Dr. Sergio Alfieri said, “It was a miracle he left the hospital.”

            Archbishops cancelled their travels. People rejoiced. Virtually no one expected Pope Francis to recover, but they prayed. The result? A miracle!

             Think what might happen if all kinds of congregations came together to pray with one voice for everything from world peace to the healing of their sick. Their prayers would become a cable of caring conveying life and well-being. Why not give it a try?

            Remember miracles never cease.

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Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

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A MIRACLE FOR YOU!

Blog 382

March 30, 2025

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.

A MIRACLE FOR YOU!

            When was the first time I encountered a miracle? The memory lingers even though it’s been decades ago. Having survived a life-threatening illness, I began to study how divine interventions occurred and became convinced that anyone could pray for another person and results follow. At that time, the idea was considered “far out” by my fellow clergy. Nevertheless, I pressed ahead and announced we’d have a healing service.

            That evening one of my dearest friends was present. June Watts had become like a second mother and worked with me. The week before a doctor diagnosed her ankles with severe deterioration. Within six months, he expected her to be in a wheelchair. She immediately started wearing large, ugly shoes.  That night as people were invited to come to the altar for healing prayer, June came forward and knelt. To my surprise, June suggested that we pray for a woman sitting in the congregation.

            I was taken back. Here June was with a far more serious problem and she wanted us to pray for someone else? The very idea went all over me and empathy flashed through my entire being. I was going to pray for her need!

            I didn’t know that I was practicing demanding faith. I wasn’t arrogantly praying for myself, but reaching out in accord with the scripture and forcefully calling on God to act. I was demonstrating confident conviction, a form of faith. My spirit and soul were saying. “Lord, right now!”

            As I prayed, I began envisioning an image of June’s ankles being cleansed. The picture in my mind were so clear  and fascinating that I almost forgot where I was. Finally, I came down from my spiritual cloud and moved on to the next person to pray for them.

            After the congregation had departed, I sunk down on the back pew and uttered, “My God, what has happened here?” The voice within said, “Your God has happened here!.”

            A week later June called me. She had just returned from the doctor’s office. While he couldn’t explain how it happened, her ankles were completely normal. Forget the awful shoes. The ankles remained sound until the day she died.

            The point? Miracles are always possible. You  may be wary of praying for someone. Don’t be. Reach out with demanding faith, confident conviction and trust God to do the rest. You may be surprised by how significant you can be by praying for someone else. Just take the first step in confidence!       

            Remember miracles never cease.

Watch my latest YouTube video! More miracles await you!

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82 Days on Okinawa: One American’s Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War’s Greatest Battle

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

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You’ll find another Robert L. Wise’s latest books to be inspiring, too. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer attempts to stop Adolph Hitler!

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THE OPERATION WAS INEVITABLE UNTIL

Blog 380

MARCH 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.

THE OPERATION WAS INEVITABLE UNTIL…

            Sure, there are quacks around and charlatans that “fake” the intervention of God. At the same time, gifted believers can provide wonderful results.  The first time I attended a Kathryn Kulman service I had no idea what to expect. By the time I left two and a half hours later, I was overwhelmed. I realized empowered people were endowed with a capacity to bring healing results.

            Patricia Robinson discovered the same by accident. An x-ray on her left knee revealed osteoarthritis. The cartilage had worn away along with bone spurs creating pain. She found it hard to accept this result and went for a second opinion. An Orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Consultants in Minneapolis confirmed the earlier diagnosis. Pat needed knee replacement. Surgery was scheduled.

            She dreaded the idea. As Pat studied the preparation book given by the surgeon, Pat also started praying… praying hard. From her study of the Bible, she embraced her heavenly Father as Jehovah Rapha, her healer.

            Someone noticed that a healing crusade was coming to the Target Center in Minneapolis. Other friends from her church were going. Couldn’t hurt anything. Why not?    

            When Pat and her husband arrived, the building was already crowded and they had to sit in the balcony. They argued with the usher that they needed to be down front because of her problem. The usher assured them “when the anointing comes, you’ll get it right in your chair.” They had no choice but to settle in.

            People shared testimonies. The evangelist preached and then interceded for people lined up before him. Pat watched as people were decisively healed.

            Near the end of the service, the evangelist suddenly looked up in the balcony. “Someone up there is scheduled for surgery next week.” He pointed to where Pat was sitting. “Cancel your surgery. You are healed.”

            Pat could hardly believe her ears. Was it her? Seemed to be, but was it too good to be true? By the time they arrived home, she had her answer. She could run up and down the stairs easily and with no pain. She was healed!

            When she called to halt surgery, Pat shared her experience with an amazed doctor.  Now years later, Pat remains healed. The trip to the crusade was everything she needed. She had a miracle.

            The next time such a crusade comes to your town investigate and if the reports hold up, don’t be afraid to attend and reach out. Could be your opportunity to join Pat in praising Jehovah Rapha.   

Remember miracles never cease!

Watch my latest YouTube video! More miracles await you!

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82 Days on Okinawa: One American’s Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War’s Greatest Battle

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

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You’ll find another Robert L. Wise’s latest books to be inspiring, too. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer attempts to stop Adolph Hitler!

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DEATH DIDN’T STOP RUTH

Blog 380

March 17, 2025

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.

DEATH DIDN’T STOP RUTH

            With her bright red-hair and rambunctious style, Ruth Eaton was one of the most delightful persons I’ve ever known. Ruth was always on the go. Visiting a friend in a nursing home, 86 year-old Ruth discovered that many of these “old” people had no one left who knew anything about them or cared for them. She simply couldn’t let this be! The work she began on their behalf never stopped until Ruth died at age 93.

            Ruth Eaton made it her job to find a gift for every lonely person in a nursing home in Oklahoma City. She watched for specials in the newspaper and came up with everything from women’s socks to men’s underwear. Her living room was piled high with boxes and wrapping paper for her “best buys” being prepared for delivery on Christmas Eve.

            Ruth’s only daughter had died at age 44. I had the service for her and knew that the death had nearly killed Ruth. At that time, I couldn’t fully comprehend how the affect lingered for years. Only after the death of my oldest son did I realize how difficult it had been to deal with the death of a child. Ruth didn’t speak of her experience often, but it was always there.

            On this particular Friday, I told my secretary not to let anyone in or any phone calls get through until I had my sermon completed. Thirty minutes later, I could hear Ruth raising a ruckus. “I don’t care what he said!” she yelled at the secretary. “I demand to speak with him NOW!” And in came Ruth.

            She had been sitting on her couch wrapping presents when she began to think about her beloved daughter and wondered where she was today. At the same time, Ruth thought about her mother who had died many decades earlier. The remembrance of these two important and significant persons always remained important to her.

            Ruth abruptly had the strangest feeling. She looked down at the end of the couch and there stood her mother and daughter. Though they had been many years apart in age, they now both looked exactly the same age at about 25. Ruth stared in amazement. Mother and daughter smiled back at her, reflecting their joy at what she was doing. The three of them seemed to communicate telepathically, sharing their love and devotion.

            Ruth swallowed hard and looked away. When she looked again, they were gone. For a long time, Ruth sat there in astonishment, trying to grasp what she had experienced. Whatever else Ruth might have been uncertain about, there was no question in her mind, but that she had been visited by her deceased mother and her daughter.

            That’s when Ruth came to my office.

            What did her encounter mean? Ruth was certain that her view of eternity had been assured. Think about it.

            Remember… miracles never cease.

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BREAKTHROUGH!

Blog 379

March 9, 2025

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.

BREAKTHROUGH!

            Do we have a part to play in divine interventions? The answer is yes and no. Sometimes the Holy Spirit moves with no initiation from us. At other times we must position ourselves to be receptive. Sometimes even when we have been resistant, we must reposition ourselves. Alice Miller’s experience was like that.

            I was sitting in my office on a Saturday morning when a young woman was abruptly standing in the doorway. Her pained expression said more than any words could. Alice Miller told me this was her last stop before she committed suicide.

            Alice’s husband was a doctor and they had several children. Unfortunately, he wanted out of the marriage to pursue a nurse. She had been blindsided and saw no alternative but to take her life. I asked her to sit down. Since she was certain that she was going to do herself in, I suggested she had nothing to lose by talking a little longer.

            I listened as she described her family and thought that could prevent a rash action. It didn’t. I turned to her faith. She had none.

            Alice told me that she and her doctor husband believed only in science. They had decided there was nothing else. She really didn’t know why she was even talking to me since she couldn’t accept any of my biblical ideas. Obviously, the philosophical and theological arguments I learned in seminary wouldn’t work. But I had a suggestion. Go home and find a solitary room where the children couldn’t bother her. Close your eyes and start talking as if there is a God standing across from you and listening to everything you are saying. Use your imagination. What did she have to lose if she was going to commit suicide any way? Since she did believe in science, try a spiritual scientific experiment.

            The suicide was delayed. I walked her back to her car and told her to call me about the results. A shotgun was laying in the front seat.

            A week later Alice called. She was mystified because something, maybe someone, seemed to be in that empty room with her. I encouraged her to meditate further, pour out her need, open her mind AND heart to the possibility that the Almighty God loved her and wanted to communicate that love.

            A few days later, Alice called with emotion in her voice. New hope and assurance had been given to her life. The Holy Spirit was definitely working in and with her. Forget about suicide.

            Alice Miller did her part. God did his part. She went on to rebuild her life. You might consider trying that same exercise. Get alone. Ask the Holy Spirit to come to you and communicate. Open your mind and emotions to receive the working of God. Just might be the most miraculous thing you’ve ever done.

            Remember miracles never cease.

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You’ll find another Robert L. Wise’s latest books to be inspiring, too. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer attempts to stop Adolph Hitler!

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DISASTER OR

Blog 378

March 2, 2025

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.

            DISASTER OR

            The man screamed, “I’m going to rape you and dump you in a field. If you want to live, do as I say!” His car shot out of garage and down Monterey Boulevard.  Jenny had immigrated from China and was terrified.

She had taken a job as a waitress when the attacker found her.  When she reached for the car door, the man screamed, “You can’t open it, It’s an automatic lock.” She was desperate.

            The woman had been working two jobs and struggling to learn English. She painfully missed her family so far away across the ocean. The difficulties were reflected in her face. A worn, tired countenance prevailed day and night. As she was serving a young woman, the lady looked up and said, “You seem unhappy. My dear, ought to try prayer. It works.”

            In China, the Communist Party had taught her that religious people were weak and fearful, mental cripples who believed in fairy tales. She had grown up during the Cultural Revolution and been indoctrinated with atheistic philosophy. Like Karl Marx, she believed religion was an opiate, a drug and nothing more

            Abducted by a madman speeding down the highway and about to be attacked or murdered, those political ideas were irrelevant.  She needed a powerful Greater Being who could help her in this terrifying situation. Jenny made a decision to give prayer a try. She closed her eyes and silently cried out, “Dear God, if you exist, please help me.” Jenny inwardly desperately prayed. To her surprise, she felt a calm strength enter her body.

            Suddenly, the car lurched and the tires squealed. The driver had abruptly swerved off the interstate highway into a small town. The evening street lights had come on. Jenny kept praying, “Please God, give me strength.”

            When they stopped at an intersection, she saw a police officer across the street with the car’s red and blue lights flashing. This was her moment of truth. Filled with new spiritual strength, she pulled on the door handle, knowing it wouldn’t open.  It did. The attacker tried to grab her arm, but she jumped out of the car and ran toward the officer.

            The man shot down the street, but an hour later the police apprehended him.

            Jenny knew a divine power had saved her life. Doubts from the past blew away like dust. She discovered the most important things in life -kindness, love, faith- couldn’t be found in a test tube. The more she aligned herself with the power of God, the better her life became.

            Our heavenly Father is always there. Don’t wait for a possible disaster to find out. Can praying make a difference right now? Jenny will tell you that it absolutely does. Her life proves the fact.

            Remember miracles never cease.

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AWAKENED TO THE LIGHT

Blog 377

February 23, 2025

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.

            AWAKENED TO THE LIGHT

            Miracles come in all shapes and sizes. Often the divine touch comes in a way that is unexpected. Elaine Stephenson had just such an experience.

            On February 3, 2021, Elaine was finished with her usual early morning two hours of “layered” prayer. Still battling an illness, something unusual started to appear.  A deeply personal vision began to emerge.

            Elaine began picturing her body and ordering all the negatives to leave every part of her. She prayed for Jesus to fill every cell with his healing water followed by his healing touch. Next, she asked for his healing light to surge in.  Elaine began asking for the prayers of the many people who prayed for her need to flow through her body. As the prayer time came to an end, she gave thanks and praise to Jesus for hearing her prayers.

            Almost as an afterthought, Elaine asked, “…Jesus, would you take my sack with you when you go.” She was referring to a hideous, misshaped roll of fat that had formed across her lower abdomen. While struggling with her illness, Elaine had lost a substantial amount of weight in a short period of time. The result had created the bulge around her waist. Elaine had barely gotten those words out of her mouth when she sensed a change.

            Directly in front of her, she envisioned a circle with a line forming in the center, almost like a stick figure being drawn. As the line continued to extend, it started making a letter. In the center of the circle the bold capital letters formed making a giant “I AM.” She immediately thought that Jesus was saying “I AM with you.” Elaine knew her prayers had been answered. Tears began to run down her cheeks.

            ( Exodus 3:13-14 relates that Moses discovered the name of God to be in Hebrew YHWH or  I AM).

            The letter of the I AM glowed boldly across her dark room. Each letter was printed on a shape like a child’s building block. The colors glowed with an other worldly magnificence.  Long after the image fade, the letters were etched in her mind. She was healed.

            Finally, Elaine woke her husband and related the experience. He too was amazed. They agreed her experience must be shared with others. Oh by the way. the sagging sack around her waist was gone.

            Remember miracles never cease.

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82 Days on Okinawa: One American’s Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War’s Greatest Battle

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A MYSTERY STORY

Blog 376
February 16, 2025

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.

A MYSTERY STORY

Mystery is one of the important concepts that our time has lost. This theological
idea tells us that there is a limit in our everyday experience for explaining the miraculous.
God is beyond logic. These events are beyond our grasp. Put it another way, the working
of God is never fully understood, explainable nor fits our expectations. We can only
embrace the Divine expressions and receive the results whether we grasp them or not.
This fact is most assuredly true of healing. Why does one person receive a touch
and not someone else? Why does the miracle come one time and not another? Sorry. The
answers can only be a mystery that we can’t explain but only receive.


Take the case of Kathy Smith. (an anonymity for security sake) She fell down a
flight of stairs and injured her spine. Unfortunately, Kathy waited three months before
seeking medical attention. When she finally did, the treatment was improper. A number
of circumstances followed that only made the condition worse. Finally, Kathy was given
a prognosis that she would end up in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. The 27 tablets
she took daily did not ease the pain. Kathy was struggling.


At a retreat, the leader told her that they would be praying particularly for her for
the renewal of every nerve in her back and along her spinal column. On the fourth day,
Kathy realized she hadn’t forgiven a number of people who had not believed her when
she talked about her injury. She confessed her resentment to the leader of the retreat and
released hostility by forgiving.

During the worship service that followed, Kathy felt a jerk on her neck like a
chiropractor had worked on her. For two years, she had not been able to move her head
from side to side, but now she could. As the service conditioned and the leader prayed for
her, Kathy began to see white electric globes lighting up one after the other that
fascinated her as the leader continued to pray.


Not until she sat down in a regular straight back chair with no pain, did Kathy
fully grasp that her back had been healed. That night she couldn’t sleep because of the
sensations running through her legs. The next morning, Kathy got out of bed only to
discover that she didn’t need her glasses. Her eyes had been healed as well.


The leader helped her understand the gentleness of the Lord in healing her by
degrees. An instant healing would have totally overpowered her. God had been
progressive with her. Can any of this be explained? Sorry. No.


The challenge for us is to surrender to the unseen hand of God and not worry
about when and where He will move. Put the book on logic aside. It doesn’t work with
divine expressions. We can rejoice because He is with us, seen or unseen. We must learn
to receive whatever the hand of God provides. Just be receptive. Regardless.
Remember. Miracles never cease.

Watch my latest YouTube video! More miracles await you!

WATCH THIS, TOO!

82 Days on Okinawa: One American’s Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War’s Greatest Battle

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Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

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You’ll find another Robert L. Wise’s latest books to be inspiring, too. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer attempts to stop Adolph Hitler!

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