Do Miracles Really Happen?
“Stuff like people walking on water or rising from the dead sounds impossible. Aren’t miracles just made-up stories?”
“If miracles break the laws of nature, how can they be real? Doesn’t science prove they can’t happen? Maybe people in Bible times just didn’t understand science and thought anything unusual was a miracle. And if miracles do happen, why don’t we see them all the time today?”
Miracles are not myths — they are God’s interruptions in nature to show His power, confirm His message, and reveal His love. And the ARE still happening today!
The Bible treats miracles not as legends but as real events that reveal God’s power and purpose.
What Is a Miracle?
A miracle is an extraordinary event that goes beyond natural explanation, pointing to God’s direct action.
Natural laws describe how things usually work; miracles are exceptions when God intervenes.Biblical Examples and Purpose
Revealing God’s Power: Jesus calmed storms, fed thousands, and raised the dead — signs of His authority over nature, sickness, and death (Mark 4:39–41; John 11:43–44).
Confirming His Messengers: Miracles often validated those sent by God. Moses before Pharaoh (Exodus 7–12), Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18), and the apostles (Acts 2:22) all demonstrated God’s backing.
Compassion and Restoration: Many miracles, like healing the sick or giving sight to the blind, show God’s heart to restore what is broken (Matthew 14:14).Are Miracles Believable?
If God exists and created the universe, miracles are not only possible but expected. The Creator who established natural laws can also suspend them.
The resurrection of Jesus — the central miracle of Christianity — is backed by historical evidence (eyewitnesses, the empty tomb, transformed disciples).Why Don’t We See More Today?
Miracles are not magic tricks or everyday occurrences; they are purposeful signs of God’s kingdom breaking in.
Reports of miracles continue worldwide, especially in places where the gospel is spreading rapidly.
Conclusion: Miracles are not violations of science but acts of God that go beyond what science can measure. They reveal His power, confirm His message, and demonstrate His compassion. The greatest miracle of all — the resurrection of Jesus — gives us confidence that miracles are real and that God still works supernaturally today.
The REAL Question
If miracles are possible — and especially if Jesus really rose from the dead — then God is not just an idea, He’s alive and breaking into our world. That means you can’t stay neutral. The real issue isn’t “Do miracles happen?” but “What will you do with the God who still heals, delivers, and raises the dead?” Will you dismiss the evidence and hold onto doubt, or will you open your life to the possibility that He wants to do a miracle in you?