It's Still Happening

"And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
Mark 16:17&18 


There continues to be a debate over whether the things that are written in this scripture are still valid, or if they were valid even when they were spoken. Jesus uttered this after his resurrection. Shortly thereafter, he ascended into heaven. Some translations omit these verses or note that they are not found in all manuscripts. But whether we choose to believe this particular scripture or not, there is plenty of scriptural support for the fact that God is still in the miracle and healing business. In addition, there is real life, current evidence that these things are happening. 
    I recently heard reports about the church in Cambodia. There are literally thousands of churches there that have emerged within the last ten years. One comment caught my attention. They said that everyone of those churches started because of a sign, wonder, or miracle. They went on to tell story after story of people who were healed instantly, demons being cast out of people who were gripped by the enemy, and miracles that are on par with the book of Acts. Not only does the Bible teach that these manifestations of God's presence are for us today, but practical experience around the world testifies to that truth. 
    In Cambodia, hundreds of thousands of people have come to know Christ because of these miraculous happenings. We simply must understand that this is the purpose for miracles. God wants to make himself known in powerful ways to those who have yet to believe. So you and I cannot give up. We cannot stop believing in the God we know. We do not love and serve a weak, lying God. We serve a Strong, truth-telling, loving God who wants everyone to know him. What is happening around the world can happen and is happening wherever you live. God loves us, wants us to be healthy and cared for, and blessed beyond measure. He is the same God now as he was in the time of the Bible. 
    I will never stop praying for people to be healed. I will never stop believing for miracles. This is the kind of God I believe in. There is nothing that can sway me, no setback that will derail me. I am convinced. Are you? God uses our belief and faith to bring forth his miracles on the earth. To see them, we must act on what we know. When was the last time you laid your hands on someone and cried out to God for them to be healed? When was the last time you prayed with an unbeliever? These are the moments when God shows up. First, we must believe, then we must allow the Holy Spirit to direct us to situations where God's Word will be confirmed. Believe me, IT'S STILL HAPPENING!