Power Encounters
Healing and miracles did not end after Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. In the centuries that followed, signs and wonders continue to be performed in his name. Catholics and other Christians are encouraged to pray for the sick in Jesus' name, all in keeping with Jesus' declaration that signs and wonders would "accompany those who believe" (Mark 16:17-18).
"The story of Jesus doesn't end with Jesus. It continues in the lives of those who believe in him. The supernatural does not stop with Jesus. Luke makes it clear that these Christians he wrote about were no more spectators of Jesus than Jesus was a spectator of God—they are in on the action of God, God acting in them, God living in them. Which also means, of course, in us."
Peterson, Eugene H. (1995) The Message (Introduction to Acts - p. 280). NAVPress/Kindle Edition.
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Miracle (MIHR-uh-kuhl): The transcending of a law of nature, resulting in an unexplained occurrence that glorifies God. A miracle communicates God's will ("prophetic") and His desire to save humanity ("salvific"). Jesus Himself worked many miracles, which play a common and important role in Scripture.
Stravinskas, Peter ||Catholic Dictionary, Revised (p. 510). Our Sunday Visitor (2002)
Blessing (BLEH-sihng): A blessing or benediction is a prayer invoking God's power and care upon some person, place, thing, or undertaking.
Libreria Editrice Vaticana ||Catechism of the Catholic Church (Glossary) |
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Demonstrate Your Power
Hear us Lord, Hear us now
Lord have mercy
Hear our prayer, Hear our cry for revival
Release your power
Break our chains, set us free
Let us feel Your joy again, set us free
Lord, come heal us
Arise oh Lord, Demonstrate your power
Demonstrate your power
Kelly Carpenter © 1994 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing
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