Category: Miracles
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Walking On Water With Jesus
Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water.” So He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind, he became afraid and started to sink; he cried out, “Lord, save…
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Goodness
Moses said to the LORD, “See, you have been saying to me, ‘Bring this people up,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. But you said, ‘I know you by name, and also you have found favor in my sight.’ Now if I have found favor in your sight,…
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God, I Don’t Get It
My Pastor has expressed this concept many times. He says that it’s okay when we don’t get it, and we can tell God. In fact, He’s the best place to take this sentiment. This is where faith comes in. “God, I don’t get it, but I trust You.” Abraham didn’t know the mountain he was…
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Healing Balm of Gilead
The balm from Gilead was known to be combined with other ingredients to increase its potency, such as licorice and honey (among other ingredients), for solving chest congestion, or oil or lard for bruising, swelling, or damage to the skin. Inflammation is what the balm of Gilead is used most for, presently, especially for sunburns…
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Remove Your Shoes
Why were Moses and Joshua asked to remove their shoes? Well, they were standing on holy ground, but what made that land sacred? Mount Sinai, where Moses was standing, was known in his day as the mountain where God dwells. Why? There is no clear answer. But this is where God chose to meet with…
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Middle of a Miracle
By Emerson Day Standing in the middle of the wreckage with nothing left And there’s no way of knowing what comes next You’re crying out for answers ’cause you never guessed That you would be here, that it would look like this You’re trying to hold it all together with your own two hands And…
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In Jesus Name
In John 14:13-14, Jesus says, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” Jesus is very specific here: ask anything in my name, and I will do it! What…
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A Burning Bush
Exodus chapter three gives the account of Moses being called aside by God. He witnessed a bush that was on fire, but was not burning up. Being curious, he “turned aside” to see this wonder before him. As he turned his attention to the bush, God spoke to him from within the fire. “Moses, Moses!”…
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The Folded Cloth
There is so much symbolism in Christ’s death and resurrection. The account of John specifies a curious detail in the resurrection. When John arrived at the tomb and went inside, he noted that the cloth covering Jesus’ head was not piled with the burial cloths, but folded and set aside, John 20:7. Why is this…
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Palm Sunday
The day we call Palm Sunday is historically called the Day of Lambs. The shepherds would herd huge flocks of Passover Lambs into Jerusalem, signaling the start of Passover. Bethlehem was known for its spotless, almost perfect lambs. They were raised yearly and prepared for the all-important Passover celebration, remembering the salvation of Israel from…