Mark 16:17, 20
And these signs shall follow those who believe; in My Name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;...And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the LORD working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
SIGNS AND WONDERS FOLLOW THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL
Signs and wonders validate the Gospel preaching; signs and wonders always point to the majesty of GOD. People are drawn to what they can see with their eyes and tend to give credit to the person that they can see.
The preaching of the Gospel must always clearly point to JESUS, so that the signs that follow will give Him the glory. We are to be followers of JESUS only and not drawn aside by the dynamic presence of a person.
Why are the Gospel preached and signs and wonders seen? It is because they all have the same purpose, that is, THE LOVE OF GOD FOR ALL HIS CREATION. The Gospel is the path of GOD's love poured out for the redemption of all people; signs and wonders are for the healing and restoration of the people of GOD to wholeness. It is all the Love of GOD shed abroad, meeting the needs of the people of GOD.
GOD was in Christ JESUS reconciling the world unto Himself and He has given to us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18) and we have been given the word of reconciliation to be preached (2 Corinthians 5: 19). We are ambassadors for Christ, begging all to be reconciled to GOD (2 Corinthians 5: 20). To validate this message, GOD anoints the ambassador with gifts by the Holy Spirit, manifested in signs and wonders.
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