Have you ever planted a seed in a jar, placed it in a window where the sun’s warmth and light were at work and watched in “wonder” as God brought life to that small “package?” Left in darkness, little, if anything, would have happened. But when the seed was placed in soil, nourished by the sun and the life-giving elements in the soil, its thirst quenched by water, a “miracle” took place. It “did” what God created it to do.
Some might question the difference between the words “wonder” and “miracle.” We often watch in awe when we do not understand what is going on around us. Sometimes things that “amaze” us are easily explained by someone who knows more than we do. Then, when we understand what happened, we may still be filled with wonder, but it is no longer a mystery. It’s like God’s love for us. We wonder “why” and “how” He loves us despite our flaws and faults until we know Jesus.
A miracle, however, is some event or action that cannot be explained. It is an extraordinary event that demonstrates God’s power. Without giving us any warning or making any announcement, He “invades what is going on” in our lives, and unpredictably changes things to let us know “who is in charge!” What has been, no longer is, and what will be cannot be predicted. These kinds of things were obvious in the journey of the Israelites: God unexpectedly saved and protected them. When this occurred, the Psalmist wrote, “Remember His miracles.” It was His love, mercy, and grace that saved them.
But what about His miracles in our lives? “By His grace, we can be saved.” Like the Israelites, He can save us, too. Now, that’s a miracle awaiting us we all can enjoy!
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for Your love, mercy, grace, salvation, and hope. May we never forget the miracles we have received, or those awaiting us! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture For Today: Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given. Psalm 105:5
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