Read Mark 7:24 through 8:13
Imagine a group of college professors and students sitting in a classroom debating God’s existence. Research tells us that today’s college students may be among the most spiritual in recent history. They do not, however, necessarily believe in a sovereign Creator whose only Son died for our sins. Their spirituality is much more open to a variety of paths to God and means of achieving eternal life. “If your God is truly God,” they might ask, “why doesn’t He just show himself?”
He [Jesus] sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it” (Mark 8:12).
Is our generation really any different from those who exasperated our Lord? The three miracles that occurred prior to Jesus’ statement give us a clue about what God expects. The recipients had to act in faith before Jesus responded with a miracle. Asking Jesus to act, allowing Jesus to spit on one’s tongue, bringing food to Jesus—all are acts of faith.
PRAYER SUGGESTION:
When praying for a miracle, act in faith.
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