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MIGHTY MIRACLES
LORD’S DAY, AUGUST 30
Acts 5:12-14

Hebrews 2:1-4

 

“God also bearing them witness,

…with divers miracles…”

 

MIGHTY MIRACLES
 
The great signs and wonders God manifested in the ministries of the Apostles were to authenticate their message and ministry. God used this to authorize these hand-picked, unlearned and ignorant people to show forth His great power and majesty. There was a hiccup when Ananias and Sapphira sinned, but God continued to help the early church to flourish because the Apostles were faithful to preach the gospel and to implement God’s discipline on the rogues in the assembly.
 
Done by the Apostles: The mighty miracles were wrought by the hands of the Apostles, not by anyone in the assembly of believers. This was a special grace upon the Apostles for a specific reason: authentication. “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues” (Mark 16:17).
 
Magnified by the people: The miracles were wrought among the people, for their edification that they might see God in their midst and receive the message of the Apostles as from God. The miracles were done in one accord, in a coordinated fashion that focused on God. They did not have the spirit of jealousy and envy which happened in the midst of the Apostles when the Lord Jesus was still with them (Matt 20:20-28). Thus, those who were doubtful and were not truly convinced of Christ dared not join them but the believers magnified the Apostles.
 
Added by the Lord: The Lord remained pleased with the church. Believers were added into the church, not only a few but multitudes of them. It was not just an increase in attendance, but they were all believers. They were not mere spectators of the mighty works of God but were regenerated and converted people in Christ.
 
Do you desire to be a blessing to other brethren? Are the people around you thankful for your life?
 
THOUGHT: Does my life testify the mighty work of God?
PRAYER: Father, may Thou use me as Thy useful instrument to bless others.

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