Yet
somehow, I have seen God perform, and have participated with God in, countless
miracles (2 Peter 1:3-4). These calloused and withering hands have,
nonetheless, been used as an instrument to bring miraculous healing. Knowing my
own thoughts, failures, and weaknesses, I cannot be anything other than amazed
at how God can use someone like me. What’s more, it makes me ponder whether or not
there is a pattern to participating with God in the miraculous – like so many
books and seminars seem to portray. If there is one, I have yet to discern what
it is.
If
I had to identify one quintessential reality to participating with the Lord in
His wonders, it would be this: it is God who works the miracle, not us (2Cor.
4:7). Try as we like, there is no way for us to fabricate the wondrous works of
the Almighty. We can pray for people, only to have them maintain the affliction
until they pass away, and we can pray for people and, in front of our very
eyes, watch God heal them. Perhaps, this is what should minister to us – the
fact that we can pray.
If
I were to write a book on how to participate with God in healing, there would
only be one page between the covers. On that page, it would only have three
words: PRAY FOR SOMEONE! I suppose that is where we find our true power – by
plugging into the heaven’s Source. It is through the act of praying that we
create an opportunity for God to work through us (and in us) (1 Cor. 4:20).
This
is an exciting thought: we can participate with God in His kingdom endeavors! This
is a new year; let us venture forth with the Lord. As we go, it will be well
for us to let the compassion of our hearts be swayed. We, who know how to pray,
know that God’s power can change any situation. We should be encouraged to join
with God in that change. Let us look for someone with which to pray. Let us
create the opportunity for God to work wonders!
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Dusty
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