Jesus’ miracles had significance and meaning for the people of his time but they have as much if not more significance for Christians today. The miracles that occurred as part of Jesus’ ministry were signs that God was present and at work in the world. The healing miracles show the compassion of Jesus. It is shown that Jesus haled on occasions due to his overwhelming feeling of affection for people for example Widow of Nain’s son. It is also very apparent that the healing miracles show both through acts of love the depth of God’s and Jesus’ love reminds modern day Christians to “love thy neighbour” in their lives at all times. Jesus’ healing miracles touched and changed people’s lives showing not just power but love. This gives hope to all Christians today that God loves everyone. In fact, Jesus’ miracles show God’s unconditional love for all.
The healing miracles also show Jesus’ fulfilment of Old Testament prophecies. Jesus’ power had been given to him showing he was the messiah. Christians can strengthen their belief in Jesus knowing that no one else could have such miraculous powers. The healing miracles also show Christians today the importance of faith, as Jesus healed people who had faith in Him. For example, the stories of the woman with the brain haemorrhage. Only those who had faith in Jesus could have faith in the miracles could follow. Faith was an essential part of the healing Miracles.
Jesus in his healing miracles wanted people to be whole in body, mind and spirit, hoping to bring wholeness of life to all. This has particular relevance to Christians today showing them that faith in God is the most important element in their lives.
In addition, the healing miracles were signs of the coming of God’s salvation bringing freedom from oppression and sickness. Overall, the healing miracles proclaim God’s message and show immanent presence of the Kingdom of God. The message for Christians today must be to be prepared for the Kingdom of God and to withdraw from evil acts. For in all the healing miracles Jesus is overcoming evil.
Christians believe that the example of Jesus presented in Luke’s gospel shows someone who is a loving and compassionate person and so will want to help people by healing them mentally and physically. Today, the church practices healing by praying over the sick and showing the faith that they will get better. Miracles are part of life today just as believing in Jesus is a part of Christian belief today. God’s love and the love shown by human beings is a miracle which requires faith of Christians and God’s grace.
The miracles that Jesus performs on the Sabbath day teach us today the need of an individual is more important than a strict following of religious laws. Christians believe that some miracles show the eternal truth that sins can be forgiven and that this forgiveness comes through Jesus. Christians know that if they sin and repent, they will be forgiven.
The Catholic Church believed that there were signs for the kingdom of God. They were that Jesus would accompany his words with many “mighty works and wonders and signs” which manifest that the kingdom id present In him and attest that he was the promised Messiah. They also believe that miracles strengthen faith in the one who does his father’s work; they bear witness that he is the son of God. However they also say that his miracles can be occasions for offence, despite his evident miracles some people reject Jesus; he is even accused of acting under the power of Demons. However there are not many Catholics who would agree with this statement.
Perhaps Jesus’ Miracles were not written to show different meanings to people but just to be written down as another part of Jesus’ Life. Who are we to question why Luke wrote down the Miracle Stories they are there for normal people to make their minds up on what to think. Whether to see a hidden meaning or perhaps you wish to feel that what’s done is done, or maybe to just show that Luke wrote about Jesus’ life and the miracles were a big part of his life. Perhaps you may wish to prove that they untrue but we have no proof why Luke wrote them down.
