Do Miracles Still Happen?

One of the things that distinguished Jesus' ministry was miracles.  From turning the water into wine to raising people from the dead, Jesus performed miracles.  So one question I often hear is "Can we still expect miracles today?

Well the first thing I would suggest in answering that question is to look back in your own life.  Can you see any miracles that God worked there?  The way He wove seemingly disconnected pieces together to form the fabric of your life?  That little coincidence where you happened to meet this person who introduced you to that person that lead to something cool happening in your life.

Or how about that seemingly coincidental thing that happened that kept you fro doing something that as you look back now you realize would have been a mistake? 

I don't know about you but I don't believe in coincidences.  I believe that all of those things are simply little miracles that God chose to perform  anonymously. 

But what does scripture say?

Acts 3:4-10(NKJV)

4And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” 

5So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 

6Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 

7And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 

8So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God. 

9And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 

10Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Here we have the first miracle performed by one of the apostles after Christ had ascended into heaven.  So based on that, plus the fact that I have witnessed miracles in my own life would lead me to believe the answer to that question is a resounding yes.  

Now take a look at this.

Acts 3:12-16(NKJV)

12So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 

13The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. 

14But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, 

15and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. 

16And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

"Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this?  Not only do they still happen but based on what Peter says here I think we can infer that we should EXPECT them to happen!  We shouldn't 't be surprised at all.   When we have faith in Jesus and call on His name, we can expect miracles to happen in our lives.  Why?  Because we are part of Jesus family.  We are heirs with Jesus.  We should live our lives expecting great things and great miracles in His name.  Would you like to be part of the family?  Then just ask Jesus to be the Lord of your life today.  An d then get ready to see miracles in your life too!