What does a miracle look like to you?
According to Bible Study Tools, a miracle is “an occurrence that is above nature and beyond human ability. It demonstrates the intervention of a power not limited by the laws of matter or mind—a power that interrupts the fixed order of natural law. It is a supernatural power at work.”
When we look at the life of Jesus, we see so many miracles—he healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out demons, and even calmed the wind and the sea. These were extraordinary and awe-inspiring events. Because of that, we often expect miracles to look dramatic and grand, and in doing so, we sometimes overlook the quiet, subtle miracles that surround us daily.
Sometimes, we even try to dictate how God should move, placing limitations on His ways instead of trusting and honouring His sovereignty.
One definition of “miracle” that really resonates with me is how my pastor described it through the Chinese word for miracle—“Shen Ji.” In this word, “Shen” means God, and “Ji” means work or evidence. Together, “Shen Ji” means the work of God. With that understanding, every moment, every breath, every sign of life is a miracle. Life itself is the evidence of God’s hand at work.
I believe in miracles—not just in receiving them when something happens, but in walking in the miraculous. I long to live with the kind of faith that walks on water and moves mountains. More than anything, I want to live a supernatural life, just as Jesus did.
I pray that we continue to recognize and appreciate the miracle of everyday life. May this awareness stir a deep desire within us to know our true identity in Christ—and to live out the miraculous, supernatural lives we are called to.