Do you yearn for signs and wonders?

[Christ4Ever]

"Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe." John 4:48


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A craving after marvels was a symptom of the sickly state of men's minds in our Lord's day; they refused solid nourishment, and pined after mere wonder. The gospel which they so greatly needed they would not have; the miracles which Jesus did not always choose to give they eagerly demanded.

Many nowadays must see signs and wonders, or they will not believe. Some have said in their heart, "I must feel deep horror of soul, or I never will believe in Jesus." But what if you never should feel it, as probably you never may? Will you go to hell out of spite against God, because He will not treat you like another?

One has said to himself, "If I had a dream, or if I could feel a sudden shock of I know not what, then I would believe." Thus you undeserving mortals dream that my Lord is to be dictated to by you! You are beggars at His gate, asking for mercy, and you must needs draw up rules and regulations as to how He shall give that mercy. Think you that He will submit to this? My Master is of a generous spirit, but He has a right royal heart, He spurns all dictation, and maintains His sovereignty of action.

Why, dear reader, if such be your case, do you crave for signs and wonders? Is not the gospel its own sign and wonder? Is not this a miracle of miracles, that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him might not perish"? Surely that precious word, "Whosoever will, let him come and take the water of life freely" and that solemn promise, "Him that cometh unto Me, I will in no wise cast out," are better than signs and wonders!

A truthful Saviour ought to be believed. He is truth itself. Why will you ask proof of the veracity of One who cannot lie? The devils themselves declared Him to be the Son of God; will you mistrust Him?

Charles Spurgeon

 

[Christ4Ever]

I don't think there is anything wrong with signs and wonders.. even Jesus said...

Mark 16:17; "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
Mark 16:18; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

But I guess the question is.. why are you seeking signs and wonders? Is it for signs sake? Is it to test or prove God?
I think if we seek God and His kingdom and righteous.. the signs come as a by product. Not the other away around.
Even if you never see a sign or wonder, would you still believe in God?

Finally, have you ever seen a changed heart? How about your own heart? Maybe healing of the heart is the greatest miracle of all.

Note: I am still of the belief that those who are seeking might be diverted by not fully understanding our discussion without the guidance given us. Which is why I'm posting this reply in the devotional section.
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Your posting is exactly right brother!

And maybe the greatest wonder is that God didn't wipe humanity off the face of this Earth, and start over again!

As far as signs & wonders. Sometimes we are also no so far removed from this type of mentality. Even today the similarities are there to those as you mentioned earlier in John 4:48 We seek the next great speaker, the next author who tickles our fancy, the mega church, or the non-conformist one. The list can go on and on. In so doing, we start to drift from allowing the very Spirit that is God to work in us. To guide us to revelation of His Word (both written and of Christ Jesus).

Love you brother. Thanks for being you in Christ Jesus and for sharing your insight!
C4E
@james1523
Added you as well beloved brother just in case you also wanted to add additional thoughts.
@Dreamer
Can't forget you as well dear sister