“And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God”.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (NKJV)
From the beginning of time, the very story of creation is a sign and a wonder. The Spirit and the Word of God released the supernatural into physical existence. God said it, and God saw it. Our God has demonstrated His mighty power and wisdom from Genesis to Revelation.
Moses, tasked by God to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt, asked God for a sign. “Perform this sign,” the Lord told him. “Then they will believe that the Lord, the God of their ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—really has appeared to you” (Exodus 4:5, NLT). God gave Moses three signs to convince the children of Israel that He had truly appeared to him. The plagues themselves were miracles—acts of divine power meant to be remembered and spoken of from generation to generation. They were mighty displays of God’s authority, “so that you may know that I am the Lord”(Exodus 10:2).
Jesus performed all kinds of miracles during His time on earth. He declared, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, for He has anointed Me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free” (Luke 4:18, NLT). He did not merely speak about the Kingdom—He demonstrated it. The power and wisdom of God were made visible through His life and ministry.
When Jesus healed an officer’s son, He said, “Will you never believe in Me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?” The official pleaded, “Lord, please come now before my little boy dies” (John 4:48–49, NLT). What followed was a declaration of life—and the boy lived. Glory to God.
Jesus was consistently moved with compassion, and this compassion compelled Him to act. The Gospels record this repeatedly: “Moved with pity, He stretched out His hand and touched him” (Mark 1:41, ESV). “Jesus in pity touched their eyes” (Matthew 20:34, ESV). “He had compassion on them and healed their sick” (Matthew 14:14, ESV). When Jesus encountered a widow burying her only son, “When Jesus saw her, His heart broke” (Luke 7:13, MSG), and He restored the young man to life.
Jesus did not perform miracles for self-glorification, but so that the Father in heaven might be glorified (Matthew 5:16).
After the ascension of Jesus, the apostles were endued with power from on high to preach the Word boldly, to heal the sick, and to perform signs and wonders through the name of Jesus. They continued the works of Christ—setting captives free and healing multitudes—relying solely on the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:30; 5:12–16; 1 Corinthians 2:4).
The supernatural did not end with the apostles. Throughout church history, God continued to reveal His power through great men and women wholly yielded to Him. In times of persecution, revival, and spiritual darkness, God raised generals of faith who demonstrated the same Spirit and power seen in Scripture.
From the early church fathers, to reformers, to revivalists across continents, signs and wonders followed the preaching of the true Gospel. Healings, deliverances, supernatural provision, and divine encounters testified that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God confirmed His Word with power—not to exalt individuals, but to draw hearts back to Himself.
These were not perfect people, but yielded vessels—men and women who believed God, obeyed His voice, and depended on the Holy Spirit. Their lives remind us that the supernatural is not reserved for a select few, but flows through those who are surrendered and available.
The Call to Every Believer
The same Holy Spirit who empowered Moses, rested upon Jesus, filled the apostles, and worked through God’s generals across history, now dwells in every believer. Signs and wonders are not meant to replace faith, but to point people to Christ and establish faith in the power of God—not in human wisdom.
The supernatural is God’s tool for advancing His Kingdom, revealing His compassion, and confirming His truth. Every believer is called to live a Spirit-empowered life—walking in obedience, compassion, and faith—allowing God to work through them as He wills.
Prayer Points
• Peter’s Prayer
“And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, Your servants, great boldness in preaching Your word. Stretch out Your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29, NLT)
• Encounter with the Holy Spirit
Pray for a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit of truth, who leads us into all truth—until we are endued with power from on high—and unto Christ, who is the power and wisdom of God, in whose name all miracles are performed (1 Corinthians 1:22–24; John 16:13; Luke 24:49).
• Light Over Darkness
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” Pray for the light from above to shine into every area where the enemy has oppressed you, breaking every yoke and lifting every burden (John 1:5).
• Activation of the Supernatural Life
Pray that your faith will be anchored not in words alone, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and power. Ask the Lord to activate spiritual gifts in your life according to His will, for the edification of others and the glory of His name (1 Corinthians 12:7).
• Compassion That Produces Power
Pray for a heart of Christ-like compassion—one that moves you to act. Ask God to align your heart with His, so that signs, wonders, and miracles flow from love, obedience, and a desire to see lives restored and God glorified (Matthew 9:36).
