Miracles That Cannot Be Counted - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 15
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By Whitney Hopler, Crosswalk.com
Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
By Whitney Hopler
Bible Reading
“But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” – Job 5:8-9, NIV
This verse highlights God’s unlimited power. Our God is a God of miracles! When I see countless Christmas lights shining brightly on a dark night, I like to think about the fact that God is constantly up to something wonderful – much more often than I can count. God’s light is always overcoming the darkness in our world. We just have to pay attention to notice it.
God operates in ways that are far beyond our limited human understanding. God’s wonders are too great to fully grasp, and this is precisely what makes them miraculous. When we encounter situations in our lives that seem impossible, we must remember that nothing is too difficult for God to do.
This verse also speaks of God performing so many miracles that they can’t be counted. God’s miraculous power is not confined to a few select moments in history. Instead, God is constantly doing miraculous work in such abundance that we can’t even understand or count it all. From answering prayers to working through creation, God is performing miracles all the time – even if we don’t always recognize it.
When you think about it, how many times have you been protected, provided for, or blessed without even realizing that it was God at work? The breath in your lungs, the beating of your heart, and the peace that sustains you through difficult times are all evidence of God’s wonderful work in your life.
God is always ready and willing to do something wonderful for you, if you ask him to do so. God invites you to come to him with your needs and dreams. He wants you to pour out your thoughts and feelings honestly, and to seek his help. God is approachable, compassionate, and eager to intervene in your life. So, you don’t need to hesitate to ask God to perform a miracle when you need one.
God’s miracles are often linked to faith. While God is not limited by your faith, God loves to know that you trust him and his power to help you. When you come to God with faith, believing that he is really able to help you, you open doors for God to do miracles in your life.
One of the challenges you face is waiting for God’s miracles, especially when you’re going through difficult challenges. But just because you don’t see a miracle immediately doesn’t mean that God is not at work. Sometimes, God’s timing is different from yours because he sees the bigger picture. God’s delays are not denials. Instead, they’re divine setups for something greater than you can imagine.
Not all miracles are dramatic or spectacular. Some miracles are as simple as a timely word of encouragement, an unexpected provision, or a broken relationship healing. It’s important to learn to recognize and appreciate these everyday miracles because they’re just as significant as extraordinary miracles. God is constantly working behind the scenes, orchestrating events for your good.
So, live with the expectation that God is always ready to do something wonderful in your life. His wonders are beyond what you can understand, and his miracles are beyond counting. Approach God with faith, lay your causes before him, and wait expectantly for God to answer you.
No matter what you’re facing today – a financial burden, a health crisis, a broken relationship, or a season of uncertainty – know that God is able to perform miracles beyond what you can imagine. He is not only capable, but also willing to intervene on your behalf!
Intersecting Faith & Life:
As you consider how God can do something wonderful and miraculous in your life, reflect on these questions:
- When was the last time you witnessed or experienced a miracle, big or small? How did it affect your faith?
- In what areas of your life do you need to appeal to God and lay your causes before him? What is holding you back?
- How can you start expecting God to work wonders in your life?
- Are there any “small” miracles in your life that you may have overlooked or taken for granted? How can you develop a greater sense of gratitude for God’s daily blessings?
- How can you encourage someone else who is struggling to see God’s miracles in his or her life? What testimony can you share to inspire faith?
Further Reading:
Psalm 77:14
Jeremiah 32:27
Ephesians 3:20
Mark 11:24
Isaiah 43:19
Photo Credit: ©Unsplash/Frank McKenna
Whitney Hopler helps people discover God's wonder and experience awe. She is the author of several books, including the nonfiction books Wake Up to Wonder and Wonder Through the Year: A Daily Devotional for Every Year, and the young adult novel Dream Factory. Whitney has served as an editor at leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She currently leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Connect with Whitney on her website at www.whitneyhopler.com and on her Facebook author page.
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