A miracle is defined as a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a Divine nature. I like to think of a miracle as being indisputable and reflects the power of Our Heavenly Father to change the natural course. It is easily observed and assigned as the specific result of Divine Intent. Mankind has a deep desire for miracles and will actively seek after them if given the opportunity. Miracles are a display of the supernatural power of FATHER for a specific intent.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Acts chapter 6:
7 Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Stephen is no different than you or me. He was not one of the original disciples yet he was anointed of the Holy Spirit and was full of faith and power. This differentiates us from the religions of the world. Mankind will attempt to designate a sign to confirm their belief system even though it is not indisputable. Signs occur every day around the world and if we look hard enough and allow our mind to take over, we will see confirming signs all around us which are intended to validate our thoughts and actions. This is a very dangerous path to take. Logic will begin to replace being led by THE SPIRIT in a most subtle fashion and we will become blinded as a result.
I once sat through a 45 minute talk by a young lady who traveled to Washington D.C. and claimed to have seen a multitude of signs, describing each one in great detail. Was there life-changing power resident in any of these signs? No, she simply wanted to be validated in her beliefs. No observable fruit was realized by the trip and her talk did not edify those in the room. Sadly, no lives were changed that day.
Jesus walked in indisputable power which drew the multitudes to hear His message. In Acts chapter 10, Peter testified:
36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—
37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
No man could dispute Peter’s testimony for he walked in the same miracle-working power. This is why the early church flourished and believers were added daily. As we die to the flesh and walk in Agape Love, that same power becomes available to us. I believe this is critical to the coming days ahead. We need not scour the earth looking for signs to confirm some word given, hoping that it is applicable. Instead, let us pursue the same path of Jesus and the early disciples who are given to us as examples. Let us know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, so that we may walk in the same manner. FATHER is not reluctant to confirm HIS Word with indisputable miracles through those who can trusted to walk in Love toward mankind. HE will confirm HIS Word through us with indisputable miracles.