For HIS Glory

I'm not a big miracle guy. But I know they happen.

In fact... my background is more non-charismatic than charismatic.

(Frankly... the whole dividing line between these two "camps" makes me ill anyway)

That said... I HAVE seen miracles.
Healings.
Interventions.
Real. Live. Miracles.

But you know what... I've only seem them happen when THEY BRING GOD GLORY.

On the occasions that I have seen miracles... they have been overseas.

You see... I believe God could do a miracle on Wall St. or Lombard St.
BUT... It rarely happens here in the states because for the most part a miracle here would not necessarily bring Him glory. Skeptics would question the occurrence, others would explain it away, still others would flat deny anything supernatural happened at all.

Whereas, even in a small village in Africa or Vanuatu... a genuine miracle could/would point directly to God (bringing Him glory). People in those places are not as jaded. People there have fewer reasons to believe that it MUST be something other that God.

In the end, I believe, God is interested in drawing us closer to Him. And, miracles done before those who won't recognize the source do not achieve that.

1 Corinthians 1
18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate."

If you are skeptical that miracles can happen... Go on a Missions Trip, and see what you observe.

If you find that miracles happen routinely... examine what effect they have on the observers. Do they bring God glory? If not, what lasting purpose does the miracle have?

God loves us.
And He gives us the ability to CHOOSE to love Him in return.
He wants us to be intentional about our actions and choices.
He is intentional about His actions and choices. He is purposeful.

That said... Are we that purposeful about giving Him the glory?
Are we mindful that everything we produce/direct/make should bring Him glory?
He is WORTHY of all our praise!

If God doesn't waste or isn't frivolous with His actions... isn't that and example for us?