[Discoveries] 01-28-08 Miracles -- Hebrews 11:29

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/*By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but 
when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. -- Hebrews 11:29*/

The focus is never on the miracle; it is always on the God behind the 
miracle. The pagans sometimes saw the supernatural acts of the God of 
Israel. But they didn't know the God of Israel and couldn't make His 
"magic" work for them. That's why they hauled the ark of the covenant 
into the temple of Dagon, and that's why their god fell flat on his face 
before the the Lord's ark.

The unbelieving religionists in Jesus' day demanded a sign, a show of 
power. Herod wanted Jesus to entertain him with miracles. Jesus refused. 
They wanted the miracle but despised the Master.

Jesus warns us not to cast our pearls before swine. In doing so, He 
tells us something about Himself. His miracles are not cheap toys to be 
played with, but rather an expression of His heart.

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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