Miracles and Judgement
Let’s reflect on these words of Jesus today:
Matthew 11:20-21
“Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed because they did not repent. ‘Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.'”
God is love. God is good. He delights in performing miracles of healing, deliverance, and provision. Yet, as we see in this passage, genuine miracles call for a response. When God intervenes and heals the critically ill or works wonders in our lives, He expects us to turn to Him with thanksgiving and praise.
Remember the ten lepers who were healed? Only one returned to give thanks.
Luke 17:17-18
“Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?'” Clearly JESUS expects us to say Thank You. 
The call to respond to God’s power continues in Matthew 11:
Matthew 11:22-24
“But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”
Yes, according to the Bible, God’s miracles can sometimes be used as a means to deliver His judgments, signifying His power and authority, often as a response to disobedience or to highlight the consequences of certain actions; a prominent example being the story of the fig tree in the Gospels where Jesus withers it as a symbol of judgment, or in the Red sea crossing where God delivered the Israelites, then drowned the Egyptian army.
God still performs signs, wonders, and miracles today. But with every miracle, there comes a responsibility to respond—with thanksgiving, praise, and a testimony of His goodness. Our gratitude not only honors Him but also impacts the spiritual welfare of our communities.
The question that arises then, is ‘Does God appoint wicked leaders, to punish nations that are not doing right things?’ John Calvin believes that He does when he states:
Calvin has Scriptural backing for his premise when we read:
This is indeed a strong argument, but now we are under a new and better covenant, with better promises.Read with me this verse in James:
As I have repeatedly experienced the love, mercy and goodness of God, and seen Him continually do good things, even when I would have killed people who committed atrocities. I lean towards:
Another conversation for another day is provoked by this question:
Bottom Line: God is Holy AND God is Love please read: God is Love yet God is Holy – Chris AOM Ministries
Let us end these thoughts with prayer:
A Prayer for Miracles and Gratitude:
“Father God, we ask You to release signs, wonders, and miracles in our lives, our cities, and our nations. Reveal Your love, power, and glory in profound ways. As You do, help us to remain in awe and humility, always thankful for who You are and what You do. May we faithfully testify of Your goodness and grace, bringing glory to Your name. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”
Let us remain faithful in awe and gratitude for His miracles, for they not only bless us but also bear witness to His greatness.
The welfare of our city may well depend upon it!
