God does perform miracles and there are still incredible stories of healing and blessings. Sinfully, we at times sit back and wait for God to fix all of our problems, but God challenges us to be active participants in our lives. John the Baptist walked the earth to tell others of the coming Messiah, but was not saved himself from being put to death. God had a plan for John the Baptist, a plan for his son to die for our sins, and he has a plan for us too!