In the latest Conversation Magazine , Lydia Maingi looks at the controversial ministry of Dr Owuor . One of the feature of his rallies is the presence of 'signs and wonders' and particularly healing miracles. However, miracles, healings and proph ecies can all turn out to be worthless (Matt. 7:22; 1 Cor. 13:1-3) or demonic ( Mat. 24:24 Rev. 13:12-15; 16:3-14) . As John Piper and many others have pointed out, there is one thing that cannot be faked – rejoicing in Christ in the midst of suffering . Peace beyond all human understanding. A miracle that can only be produced by the Spirit of God. When Paul prayed for his suffering to be removed God did a greater miracle – sufficient grace – boasting in weakness (2 Cor. 12). When the apostles were given 39 lashes (Acts 5:40) and they went off ‘rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the Name’ (Acts 5:41) was that not a greater miracle than the healing of the lame man in Acts 3? Joni Eareckson ...
Living and preaching at the foot of the Cross