How to See Biblical Miracles Today?

As Christians, it can be difficult waiting for a miracle to happen in our lives, especially in times when we need a miracle the most. There’s no specific solution to seeing and experiencing miracles in our life. We can’t control when they happen nor do we know what God has planned for us, especially the miracles that He performs in our lives. 

However, we can continue to put our faith and trust in God that He is working, and that one day, He will give us a miracle or improve our current situation, which might be a miracle in itself.  

At times, it can feel quite frustrating not being able to feel or see any difference in our situation or in our lives, and feeling like we won’t be getting a miracle, but that’s when God wants us to keep trusting Him and know that He always has a plan for us. 

Continuing in prayer and lament, and studying the scripture are ways to get closer to God to be able to hear His voice and let Him guide you during times of your life. The closer we get to God and strengthen our relationship with Him, the more peace we feel. We are able to trust God in anything and everything He does for us. 

Sometimes, God puts us through waiting periods and seasons of our lives to test us to see how much we rely and trust in Him, and if we stay faithful to His word. 

Of course, you can be doing all these things and still not be experiencing the miracle or the breakthrough that you want and need at the moment. Sometimes, God doesn’t give us what we want and need at the exact time because it isn’t the right time for us. He can see what is going to happen in our life down to the specific time and day. God knows best as to when He is going to perform a miracle and when, even if it is not on our own timing. 

Other times, God may seem silent because He knows that we have the necessary tools and skills to overcome and get through whatever situation we are experiencing. When we are going through a difficult time, God doesn’t just take away the problem and give us a simple solution with a snap of a finger. He moves through us by giving us new thoughts and beliefs, and motivates us to get through the problems ourselves. 

It would be nice if God could give us the answers any time and every time that we need it, but the reason why He does not is so that we can learn to rely and trust on no one but God, and we continue to grow in our faith. In the future, we are better equipped to approach problems and situations better. 

Seeing biblical miracles isn’t simply a cause-and-effect situation, it is meant for us to trust God and let Him work in our lives, and at the right time and when we don’t see it coming, that is when God works the miracle in our lives. 

Exploring the Fine Line Between Coincidence and Miracle

What Is the Difference Between Coincidence and Miracle?

There can be times in our lives where we experience miracles. Other times we experience events that make us believe in coincidences rather than those events as having a deeper meaning. What exactly is the difference between a coincidence and a miracle? Sometimes, it can seem like an event in life was both a miracle and a coincidence, and sometimes, it is one over the other. 

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a “miracle” is defined as: “an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.” It can be something that happens that you know can’t be anything but God working. 

“Coincidence” is defined as “the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection,” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 

It can be hard to differentiate what is happening in our lives and whether it is a miracle or a coincidence. A miracle is considered something, such as being diagnosed with an illness without hope of recovery, and then the next day, you are doing a lot better despite the doctors’ reports. 

A coincidence is considered when two people have the same birthday and they have never met because it isn’t necessarily rare that two people share the same birthday. 

Sometimes determining that something is a miracle can be obvious because it goes beyond the laws of nature and anything that a human could do. Only God has the power to make it happen. It can also be easy to determine that it’s a coincidence when there is a probability that something will happen. 

However, it also depends on the perspective of the person experiencing a miracle or a coincidence. 

Those who are unbelievers or individuals that don’t necessarily believe in miracles may think that “miracles” are just the universe making them lucky, or that they did something and the miracle occurred, or they may just think that it is a coincidence. They will try to explain the miracle by science, but they will fall short on their scientific explanation.

For those who are Christian and believers, it may be easier to believe in miracles because as believers we believe that God is always working things out for us and protecting us. He promotes us to see things that we may not even recognize at the moment. 

As believers, it is easy to believe that miracles are possible especially because there is evidence of miracles in the Bible. 

In John 2, Jesus performs his first miracle; turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana in Galilee. 

Today, it is impossible to turn water into wine in a short amount of time like Jesus did, and is considered nothing but a miracle. 

A miracle is an event that has no scientific explanation or possibility of it ever occurring while a coincidence is an event where there was a possibility of it occurring. 

Praying for Peace

Is Your World Filled With Anxiety?

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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7) 

The above verse in Paul's writing sheds light on a spiritual message of comfort and encouragement. This passage provides optimism and instruction and emerges from a letter written by Paul while he was under Roman house arrest. Despite his chains, Paul's letters carry joy and thankfulness, reflecting the genuine power of faith in Christ Jesus. His words to the Philippians are no exception; they serve as a lighthouse, illuminating a path through the storms of life and leading us to a calm harbor. 

"Do not be anxious about anything," Paul begins, addressing a universal human condition: anxiety. It is as if he speaks across the ages, understanding the untold worries that stress our health, provision, and relationships and cloud our view of the future. Nevertheless, in the face of these, Paul offers a divine cure: prayer, petition, and thanksgiving. It is a call to leave behind our natural inclination toward worry by leaning into a spiritual discipline that reorients our focus from our troubles to the providence and faithfulness of God.

This call to pray is not a call to passive resignation but to active engagement with the Lord. We find a path through our anxieties by laying out our requests before God with a heart full of gratitude for His past faithfulness. Remember the words of the old hymn? "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!"

This attitude toward prayer is crucial. You must understand that prayer moves the heart of God and, when performed correctly, will build your faith. Your faith will grow because of the time you spend with the Lord. You will become more aware of His heart and will for your life. I urge you to pray and stop looking for prophecies. Prayer acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness. When we pray, The Holy Spirit can remind us of the many ways our Father has helped us.

Yours in Christ,

Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr., Pastor

*Excerpt from "The Power of Prayer: Praying for Results" by Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.