Earlier this summer a couple of friends loaned me a dvd set called "Against All Odds." It's about the many ways God miraculously saved His people just in the past century: from World War 1, when a British major was inspired by the biblical account of Saul and Jonathan in a way that led to an amazing victory against a Turkish garrison to the 1948 establishment of the Jewish homeland to a 1976 hostage situation leading to a miraculous rescue at Entebbe airport, and SO many more miracles I wouldn't have room to include here. If you can get hold of this movie or series, RENT IT!
After hearing SO MANY recent negative national as well as world events, from natural disasters - floods, fires, famine - to man's inhumanity to man - I know I don't have to name specifics for you to get the picture in your own minds, I was once again reminded of this 13-episode series and the incredible power and goodness of the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It won't let go of my heart and head. I find that particularly when things around me and this world are getting increasingly INsane, stories of triumph and the miraculous offer a weary world much- needed hope, encouragement, courage and a reminder that God is STILL GOOD and STILL IN CHARGE!
Not that we can't be encouraged by God's Word, the Bible - we can and MUST, and the more of IT we get into our minds and hearts, the more transformed we will be and the more we will trust God's CHARACTER. This is not an either/or game, but both/and. By looking at the biblical, historical events and records, we see how God worked (and works in the present at times, though He is not a God who repeats methods in a cookie-cutter manner). And more importantly, by keeping our eyes on Jesus, we will grow more into His image as He intends for us.
So, I got an idea - likely whispered into my ear by God or one of His angels. And I would LOVE to hear what you think of it. What about a blog that centers around more such TRUE MIRACLES from around the world! How much greater would the faith of believers grow in order to embolden us all and how many others who don't yet know this loving, miracle-working God might come to know Him as a result?
My only remaining question is this, which is where I will need your help (as well, of course, as God's): I need to get the reports of the miraculous to share! The wider out this net can be spread, the more hope and encouragement can be built! I have a vision of this ministry expanding as well: a television or internet component dramatizing some of the true life miracles for all to see! But that's a long way off. If you hear about a miraculous event or story -(preferably first hand) healing, deliverance, salvation of an unlikely person (a Saul-to-Paul-like transformation), miraculous rescues and many other such faith-building stories - and have or know who to contact to corroborate the story - PLEASE - email me with your stories to Spiritglogal7@comcast.net and tell your friends, church members, missionaries - anyone who might have access to such stories to do the same and pass on the request to as many others as you think might be equally interested.
My pastor said that He has been emboldened to pray and ask God for greater and more amazing things that could only happen through God. That's what this sounds like too - forget the "box" - this concept blows the box (along with my mind) - right out of the stratosphere! Where evil and darkness abound, how much brighter does the light of God shine! All I can say is, if this is in fact, His idea, then the stories will come and many will be blessed. I can't wait for it all to start! Go GOD!
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