Definition: In the Bible, miracles are extraordinary events that transcend the natural laws and are attributed to divine intervention. They are often signs of God’s power, presence, and authority, meant to demonstrate His sovereignty over creation, nature, and human affairs. Miracles serve as a testament to God’s involvement in the lives of His people and are seen throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
Key Bible Scriptures about Miracles
- Exodus 14:21-22 (Parting of the Red Sea) “And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.”
- 2 Kings 4:32-35 (Elisha raises the Shunammite woman’s son) “And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed. He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the Lord… And the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.”
- Matthew 14:19-21 (Feeding of the 5,000) “And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.”
- John 11:43-44 (Raising of Lazarus) “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.”
- Acts 3:6-8 (Healing of the Lame Man) “Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.”
- Mark 4:39 (Jesus Calms the Storm) “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Prayer Points with Scriptures
- For Divine Intervention and Miracles
- Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27 – “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?”
- Prayer: “Lord, I call upon Your mighty power today. Nothing is too hard for You. I ask for a miracle in my situation, and I trust in Your divine intervention.”
- For Healing Miracles
- Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
- Prayer: “Lord, You have promised healing through the sacrifice of Jesus. I stand on Your word and ask for healing in my body (or for someone else) in Jesus’ name.”
- For Provision and Multiplication
- Scripture: Philippians 4:19 – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
- Prayer: “Father, You are my provider. As You multiplied the loaves and fishes, I ask You to provide for all my needs according to Your riches in glory.”
- For Deliverance and Freedom
- Scripture: Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
- Prayer: “Lord, I cry out to You in my distress. Hear me and deliver me from every trouble that I face. I believe in Your power to set me free.”
- For Restoration
- Scripture: Joel 2:25 – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”
- Prayer: “Lord, I ask for the restoration of all that I have lost. You are the God who restores, and I believe You will restore every aspect of my life according to Your promises.”
- For Faith to Believe in Miracles
- Scripture: Mark 9:23 – “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
- Prayer: “Lord, increase my faith so that I may believe in Your miracle-working power. Help me to trust in You fully and expect great things according to Your will.”
These scriptures and prayers help build faith in God’s ability to perform miracles, and they offer specific requests for healing, provision, deliverance, and more.