Whilst the text doesn’t explicitly state that the first Christians

‘devoted’ themselves to signs and wonders, it’s clear that the miraculous

was an ongoing part of their early Christian experience. This is more than

enough of a challenge to us, because for most Christians, the regular

experience of the miraculous is not their reality. And yet, the Christian

faith is a miraculous faith from start to finish. And Jesus’ clear

instruction to us who follow him is to do the things He did, and even

greater ones too! So, we would do well to learn to pray for, seek out, and

expect Jesus to do miraculous things.

But not for their own sake. Miracles are always signs, not ends in

themselves. They signal to Jesus as God the Messiah, the one whom all

humanity longs for and seeks. And, they signal that His kingdom has come.

As Christians, we’re all called to be part of this signaling work - to

preach the good news, heal the sick, and cast out demons. It is what makes

our faith so exciting and life-giving!

By Ed Flint