Heart of a Friend
The Heart of a Friend podcast was born out of a desire to share some of the most important things learned from a lifetime of experience. It is hosted by Andy Wiegand. Andy retired in 2017 after 40 years of pastoral ministry. He and his wife now reside in Columbus, Ohio. They have raised six children and are now very happy to be grandparents.
Andy grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received his education at Harvard University (B.A. ’73) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div. ’78). In his retirement Andy devotes time to charitable work, visits with friends and family, exercises and continues to do a lot of reading and thinking about life.
Heart of a Friend
Do Miracles Still Happen? | Ep 59 | Finding God in the Psalms - Ps. 90
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Highlights - Do Miracles Still Happen?
(Episode 59) Finding God in the Psalms - Psalm 90
What Is the purpose of miracles?
Miracles provide us a glimpse of what it will be like when God’s kingdom comes to earth. They are the signal that the invasion of earth by heaven has begun! A new world order is on the way! As Jesus proclaimed, “The kingdom of God is at hand.” God’s miracles are part of the message. So miracles aren’t random. They have a larger purpose. They are preliminaries/ warm-ups to the grandest miracle of all.
Weren’t miracles just for Biblical times?
Argument agains Cessationism: First, their viewpoint cannot be successfully supported by a fair reading of the New Testament. Second, it ignores the well documented continuation of miracles throughout church history. And, third, it’s blind to what is clearly happening globally today. Miracles are common-place in most parts of the world where the gospel is advancing.
Can we really believe all these stories?
If God is the Creator then he’s not necessarily bound by the physics of the universe as defined by us and just because there are some counterfeits doesn't mean we should reject the real thing.
Why do miracles seem to happen in some places more than others?
1. Our level of faith is a factor.
2. Miracles most commonly accompany the proclamation of the gospel to unbelievers.
3. In the affluent west, we don’t pray often enough or desperately enough for miracles.
Why doesn’t God answer every prayer for a miracle?
1. Level of faith
2. Unconfessed sin
3. Timing
4. Wrong diagnosis
If someone needs a miracle, what should we do?
1. Embrace the role Jesus has given to each of us.
2. Wait upon God for the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. Step out in faith
4. Persevere - Don’t give up!
We may not individually receive every miracle that we would like, but anyone else’s miracle is also a gift to the rest of us. Any miracle is an encouragement to all of us to trust the future that God has promised, when God will…renew the heavens and the earth…The miracles God does in this world are a foretaste, evidence that gives courage in present suffering and kindles expectation for the consummation of God’s promises. (Miracles Today, Craig Keener)
Page of 2 2 The Lord still lives today. His power has never abated. HIs Word has never changed. The things he did in Bible days, he still lives to do today…Here, bring your sins, he’ll wash them away. Here, bring your sicknesses, he’ll heal you today. We serve not a dead but a living God. Not the the great “I WAS,” but “The Great I AM.” (Aimee Semple McPherson)
The House on McCully Street, Gladys Wilson
Miracles Today, Craig Keener
Healing, Francis McNutt