Bacon, Eggs and God

Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign

When you drive down the street you are confronted with so many signs: one way, no turn here, stop, slow down, danger, etc.

There was a time when Jesus had been going out among the people and doing many miracles. He healed people, he fed thousands from a few fishes and loaves, he cast out demons, he walked on water, etc. People referred to these miracles as signs.

And like the street signs of our day…you just could not miss the miracles of Jesus.

Then one day, the religious leaders come and ask him for a sign. Now clearly, Jesus has the power to do something that could not be explained by the religious leaders, but he chooses not to do respond to their request.

Instead, he walks away.

You must understand that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. (All powerful, all knowing and ever present) He touches people and does miracles on his terms, not ours. The religious leaders wanted him to jump through hoops like a trained dog. That is what happens when you think about God the wrong way round—you get—dog.

Quite often we want to remake him in our image.

Wake up. God is not a street artist, performing when called upon to do so by people.

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

I have witnessed several miracles; in my own life and the lives of others. We did not specifically ask for a miracle, but we received one.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.