THEME:
In 1980, the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team pulled off an upset for the ages. They defeated the Soviet Union, in a game that has become known as the “Miracle on Ice.” Al Michaels, a young broadcaster at the time, blurted out this famous line as the clock ticked down to zero: “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” That was said in a hockey context. But how about spiritually, and in your own life. After seeing what God did in this section in the book of Acts, I hope you will be able to say: Yes, I believe in miracles!
KEY SCRIPTURE:
Acts 9:32-43
Acts 9:32-35
Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
God still does miracles, but in His own time and in His own way
Acts 9:36-43
Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
You may live in a frightening world, but God holds the keys to life and death
When you believe in miracles, and people see what God has done in your life, they will be attracted to Jesus
Acts 9:35
And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Acts 9:42
And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.