One
Power Over Sickness
After the Sermon on the Mount Jesus works twelve miracles in rapid succession. A leper came to Him saying, “Lord, if you will, you can cure me.” And Jesus stretched out His hand and touched Him saying, “I do will it. Be cured.” At once the leprosy left.
Immediately Jesus went into Peter’s house and cured his mother-in-law. That evening they brought to Him many who were sick and He healed them all.
Jesus has power over sickness and disease.
Two
Power Over the Forces of Nature
Then He got into the boat followed by His disciples. Without warning a storm broke over the lake, so violent that the waves were breaking right over the boat. But He was asleep. So they went to Him and woke Him saying, 'Save us, Lord, we are going down!'
And He said to them, 'Why are you so frightened, you men of little faith?' And with that He stood up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and all was calm again.
Jesus has power over the forces of nature.
Three
Power Over the Forces of Hell
When they reached the other side, a man possessed by more than 5000 demons confronted Jesus. He was so totally out of control that he had to be bound with chains which he broke. Jesus need only speak a word and the demons fled.
When everyone heard about this they came out to see for themselves and to their surprise the man who was completely out of control was sitting at the feet of Jesus, restored to peace and calm.
Jesus has power over the forces of hell and the power to restore calm to our lives.
Four
Power Over Death
When Jesus returned to Capernaum, at once a father came to Him pleading, “My little daughter is dying.” Jesus went with him and a large crowd followed.
Entering the house they tried to stop him saying, it’s no use, she is dead. Undeterred, Jesus walked into her room, and taking her by the hand said, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” Immediately she rose from the dead.
Jesus has power over sickness, power over the forces of nature, power over the forces of hell, power even over death. Who is this man? His miracles bear witness that he is the Son of God.
Five
Faith and Hope in Christ
Often, I feel like Peter when I think of my sins and stupid decisions, I feel like an imposter. Somehow, I have been allowed in, but sooner or later I will be exposed and kicked out.
Many of us carry that fear, “Once God knows the real me, He won’t want me.” But Jesus already knows. He is the Son of God. His miracles invite us to place our faith and hope in Him because His love has the power to rebuild what we have destroyed.
So, let us turn our life and our will over to Jesus. In Him we are safe!