Miracles, Magic, and Make-believe
I spent a good amount of time this week reading and scouring YouTube for videos on faith healing. I saw people like Benny Hinn and others on stage claiming to be able to heal those with afflictions. I saw a faith healer named Peter Popov scamming people by making them believe he had prophetic powers. I read about a little boy who died because his parents prayed and asked God to heal their son’s diabetes rather than controlling it medically.
All these stories made me sad, and it made me ask about what I really believe. I say I believe in an all powerful God. I claim to believe the Bible that says “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14:13-14) I believe that Jesus did miracles yet I am skeptical of those who claim to be healers.
This week at the Journey we are going to discuss miracles and healing and faith. There will be stories from our own people about healing and time for questions and reflection. My hope is that together we can see ourselves for what we are, God for who He is, and our lives for what their purposes are. Please come and join us at 4:15.