John 17: 14-20 (Saturday, August 11, 2007)

The disciples could not perform a miracle because of their lack of faith. It is not that they did not receive the power to perform the miracles, but their faith was not strong enough. Throughout the scriptures, we are assured of this power to perform miracles. For Christ’s disciples, nothing is impossible for them to do. We are the disciples of Christ and this is directed at us. It is very easy for us sometimes to just give up. We sometimes invoke the will of God to defend our lack of faith. We will say, “oh it is the will of God that things should be the way they are.” While nothing happens without God’s knowledge, sometimes things happen because of his permissive will. He permits them to happen.

We are challenged today to look into our lives and see those places where we need a miracle. Let us approach God with faith and ask him to perform a miracle. He has given to us the authority to perform miracles. Let us hold firm to that authority.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, enlarge our faith that we might boldly prophesy miracles of transformation in our lives and in the lives of those around us. May we be instruments of your miracles in the world.