Miracles

Revelatory / Sign Gifts

Literal Meaning

To do powerful deeds

Description

The gift of Miracles is the divine enablement to authenticate the ministry and message of God through supernatural interventions which glorify Him.

Distinctives

People with this gift tend to:

  • •Speak God's truth and have it authenticated by an accompanying miracle.
  • •Express confidence in God's faithfulness and ability to manifest His presence.
  • •Bring the ministry and message of Jesus Christ with power.
  • •Claim God to be the source of the miracle and glorify Him.
  • •Represent Christ and through the gift point people to a relationship with Christ.

Common Traits

BoldVenturesomeAuthoritativeGod-fearingConvincingPrayerfulResponsive

In Practice

Praying for breakthrough in hopeless situations, witnessing unexplainable provision or deliverance

Cautions

Every gift can be misused or overextended. Here are some things to watch for:

  • ⚠Need to remember that miracles are not necessarily cause by faith.
  • ⚠Should avoid viewing this gift as personal responsibility, remembering that God determines the location and timing of His deeds.
  • ⚠Need to guard against the temptation to call on the Lord's presence and power for selfish purposes.

Scripture References

Biblical foundations for this gift:

1 Cor 12:1028-29John 2:1-11Luke 5:1-11

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