MIRACLES AND THE GOSPEL

Matthew 11: 4-6

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see; the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.

WHAT WE HEAR AND SEE; THE GOSPEL AND MIRACLES

JESUS spoke to the disciples of John the Baptist, in very clear language, about the importance of the Gospel and miracles. He told them to report to John, who was in prison, what they had heard JESUS say - this is the Gospel. JESUS told them to tell John what they had "seen" - this is the manifestation of miracles. He told them to "Go and show John" so that John would believe that JESUS was the Son of GOD, the Lamb of GOD. When John was convinced, he released his disciples to follow JESUS.

This is the same pattern that we are to follow in our ministry; present the Gospel and signs and wonders will follow. JESUS said it so simply: tell the Gospel of JESUS so that others hear; show the power of GOD through manifestations of His healing love, through miracles. JESUS also says that we should not be reluctant or offended by the preaching of the Gospel and be open to allowing the Holy Spirit to work miracles through us.

Why is this important? So that all will believe in JESUS and follow Him. All those who hear and see will give glory to GOD.  

MIRACLES AND THE GOSPEL GIVE GLORY TO GOD