Daily Devotional

Expect Your Miracle

By Bishop John McCullough
This week's topic: The Word Made Flesh

The story of Christ’s birth is a miracle in and of itself. Matthew 1:18 explains that …Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. This was unheard of and had never happened before. Although it was not the first or last miracle, it was a major miracle. It was God Himself showing up as babe to save the world from sin. Luke 2:7 reminds us that “Mary brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes…” It was a miracle!

God still works miracles. As a rule, we have perhaps learned how to work our faith but have stopped asking for and expecting miracles. Working faith is a right thing because Hebrews 11:6 says “for without faith it is impossible to please God , for he that comes to God must believe that He is and that he is a rewarder of them who diligently seek Him.” Faith is a part of the process of receiving healing, resources, jobs, and doors opened for us. Process is the orderly sequence of events that bring about a particular end. Process is great. However, we cannot neglect expecting the miraculous. There are certain times where we don’t need the process but we need a right now miracle.

A miracle is a sign of the presence and working of God, a wonder that produces astonishment in the beholder, and a work of superhuman power. A miracle is where there is an instant immediate supernatural divinely intervened action to change what we may be dealing with. Jesus came as a miracle and worked miracles throughout His earthly ministry.

Today we stand as candidates for a miracle, an uncommon move of God. To receive a miracle we all must acknowledge:

a. There is a problem or need. Without which there is no need for a miracle. Someone may have to admit today that I have a problem in my marriage, in my finances, a problem in my spirituality, with health, or an addiction problem. In Luke 7:2-10, a centurion soldier came to Jesus and acknowledged that he had a problem, a sick servant.

b. There must be uncommon faith. The kind that agrees that with a word from the Lord the miracle can happen in an instant. The centurion told Jesus that he did not feel worthy to have Jesus come under his roof but asked Jesus to speak the word and his servant would be healed. Jesus noted that the man had faith for a miracle. The servant was healed right then.

c. There must also be uncommon expectation.

What kind of miracle do you need today? Anything can happen for you now; only believe. Get ready; this is the season for your miracle, and God is with us to bring it to pass.

Scripture Of The Day: “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know.” - Acts 2:22 (NKJV)

Bishop McCullough serves as Senior Pastor of the Friendship Christian Church and is the founder and CEO of Spirit Flows Ministry/Business Network. He is committed to expanding the kingdom beyond the walls of the local church into the marketplace through apostolic and prophetic operations. http://www.friendshipgastonia.com/…

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