Miracles.

Today my mind feels rather numb.

One Scripture in particular has continually risen to the surface of my mind and heart over the past year: "Did I not say that if you believe me, you will see the glory of God?" (John 11:40).

This Scripture seems to arise, when I am surrounded by situations that seem to be perfect opportunities for God to glorify himself. Since we have entered the pastoral realm of church life, this feels like a common state of being...

However, what I keep learning is that a situation that might naturally seem like a perfect opportunity for God to glorify Himself, like a sick child, or a dying loved one, is not always His choice for a perfect opportunity... Instead he seems to prefer the miracle of the heart... when a child of God begins to bear His fruit in their life, walking by faith and nor by sight, bringing forth life instead of death in their relationships, grace instead of judgment or offense. The transformation of the human heart from self-centeredness to God-centeredness, from bondage in fear to the divine power, perfect love, and divine wisdom of the Holy Spirit of God... yes that seems to be the greatest miracle of all. For God brings life to everything (Nehemiah 9:6) whether in life and resurrection on earth, or in life and resurrection of the eternal soul and body...

It makes me ask the question... Was the miracle of John 11 Lazarus being raised from the dead? or was it actually Mary and Martha's faith...?