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Lesson 1 – A Life of Miracles
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I do not agree with Peter’s suggestion that peoples lives that are devoid of miracle are indeed “practical Cessationists”. I believe that many Christians do not really know who they are in Christ thus they don’t know or haven’t grasped the power and authority we have as the children of God. We received all authority when we are born again and adopted into God’s family. I think it’s lack of knowledge of the Holy Spirit and His gifts that may prevent people from moving in those gifts or recognizing their part in the miracles. I think as we grow in Christ we accept and believe in the fulness of the Holy Spirit in us. As our faith grows so does our desire see miracles and do miracles to serve God with the gifts of the spirit.
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@Connie it seems pretty strong to suggest that people are cessationists if they aren’t experiencing miracles, but that is Peter’s point, that if we aren’t experiencing miracles, we are acting like cessationists. This doesn’t mean we don’t believe in miracles, just that we aren’t living them. Peter wants us to assume that miracles should be a part of our lives and if they are not, question why that is so. I think you did a good job in your answer(s) of explaining why miracles are not a normal part of many Christian people’s lives.
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For me to experience a life of miracles I would have to step- all in- trusting Jesus. And believing with all my being that all things are possible with Christ who strengthens me. I have witnessed people that have stepped out in faith trusting God to use them. The results were -well no words could describe it but for the person stepping out I believe growth because they trusted and believed.
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@KarryMac thanks for sharing. It is obvious that you are hungry to see God working in and through you. That desire is the first step! Keep asking him to stir that up in your life.
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