July 15,2010 - Acts 14:3

"So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders." Acts 14:3.
Paul and Barnabas found good favor among the people of Iconium and were able to stay among them for a long time. The message preached by Paul and Barnabas was backed up by God's grace made manifest through the display of "miraculous signs and wonders." The focus was not on the signs and wonders but, instead, was on the message concerning Jesus and life in Him. The signs and wonders were used to draw attention to God's words of life and to give authority to the words spoken.
It is easy for us to say that these signs and wonders may have happened in Jesus' time or during the days of the Apostles time of the early church, but they no longer happen in our time-and- space world. Yet, there are so many things that happen during the normal events of each day that seem to be a coincidence, or events that we have a difficult time explaining. Sometimes, it is difficult for us to admit that miracles still happen today and that signs and wonders are still relevant in our ‘modern’ world. I have seen way too many ‘coincidences’ to believe that miraculous things do not happen today. Over and over again, I see God's hand at work and involved in the normal activity of my daily routine.
Questions to consider: Have you seen God's signs and wonders in your life? How have you seen God's miracles active in your daily routines? What would need to happen in your life to help you become more aware of God working in your life?
Prayer: Father, help me to be aware of Your miraculous activity in the daily routine of my life. Give me a sensitivity to see Your movement in and through my life. Amen.