The Miracle, The Fear and The Awakening We’re All Missing
Are you hearing this? Are your eyes open?
There are some things we say we believe... until they knock on our door.
Things we’ve preached. Hoped for. Longed for.
But what happens when the very thing we've been crying out for finally comes—just not how we expected?
Sometimes I wonder if we’re as ready as we think we are.
Not ready for disappointment—we’ve braced ourselves for that.
But ready for fulfillment. Ready for the answer.
Because what if... no, when... it comes—
Will we recognize it?
MIRACLES: The Presence of God in Creation
Look around you—the plants, the trees, the gentle sway of the wind. Notice how they stretch toward the light, drawn irresistibly to the sun. In every bud and blossom, there is a quiet testimony: life thrives when it is nurtured. This is the essence of our relationship with God.
When we open our hearts and turn toward Him, we invite transformation that is already in motion. His light is not distant; it saturates all creation, imbuing every moment with possibility. That’s right. Possibility. Because “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
Even in the Garden of Eden, after Adam and Eve hid, God’s tender voice called out, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9). Not because He was unaware, but because He is ever-searching, ever-reaching, longing for connection. We are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), and just as He seeks us, we are meant to seek Him in return.
Recall the moment when Jesus reached out His hand to Peter as he began to sink amidst stormy waters (Matthew 14:31). In that simple act, we witness a love that rescues us from fear and shame—a love that pulls us from the storm into calm, into His presence—where miracles are seen. Like Peter, we often allow distractions and inner doubt to blur our vision, missing the miracles unfolding within and around us.
Yet, Christ’s life rewrites our narrative. He did not merely erase sin—sin exists, and that is out of our control—but He restored our connection with the Creator, inviting us into a dynamic, everlasting relationship. Creation is not a finished act; it is an ongoing, miraculous process. As Ephesians 2:8-10 reminds us:
"8 By this undeserved kindness you have been saved through faith, and this is not of your own doing; rather, it is God’s gift. 9 No, it is not a result of works, so that no one should have grounds for boasting. 10 We are God’s handiwork and were created in union with Christ Jesus for good works, which God determined in advance for us to walk in them."
This scripture reminds us who we are. Our worth is not measured by our works—Jesus has already done the ultimate work. He showed us how to live freely in union with God so that we may have everlasting life as part of His miraculous creation. It was already decided, already set in motion by God’s divine timing. We need only to accept this truth and walk by real faith—the faith Peter wished he had held onto. No need to figure it out, no need to prove ourselves. Our faith, when bold and unwavering, allows us to grow.
When we neglect to see God in every sunrise, every heartbeat, our inner light dims. But His presence remains constant, urging us to recognize that we are not passive observers—we are miracles in motion.
Step into this truth: You are alive in the presence of God, continually being formed, renewed, and inspired.
FEAR OF DEATH: A Life Half-Lived
Pause for a moment and ask yourself: Am I afraid of death? Am I afraid of dying?
In this unsettling pause, be honest with yourself. How does death affect your personal relationship with God? (Pause to breathe.)
If the fear of death holds you captive, are you truly embracing life? To live in the shadow of death is to exist only partially—each day colored by the certainty of an end rather than the vibrant possibilities of the present.
When we fixate on what is inevitable—on the uncontrollable nature of death—our energy is sapped, and our spirit dims. As Romans wisely states:
"5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit, on the things of the spirit. 6 For setting the mind on the flesh means death, but setting the mind on the spirit means life and peace;” (Romans 8:5-6)
If our thoughts dwell on mortality, our days mirror that darkness.
Yet, Jesus offers a different path—a life illuminated by faith, hope, and love. He lived boldly, anchored in the Father's love, showing us that when we root ourselves in divine truth, fear loses its grip. As 1 John 4:18 declares, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”
Jesus did more than confront death; He transformed it. By proclaiming Himself as “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), He invites us to live abundantly—not merely to survive, but to thrive.
So, ask yourself again: Do you let the fear of death dictate your every step?
To fear death is to miss out on the fullness of life that Jesus offers. For He said:
"I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10)
Look within and confront what separates you from God—that very barrier the Bible calls sin.
"For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
Know that Christ has already broken that chain. The door is open, the path is clear—step forward into a life that is celebrated and fully lived.
THE RESURRECTION OF IMAGINATION: The Awakening of Life
And here we arrive at the heart of resurrection—not only in the rising of Christ or the renewal of our physical bodies—but in the awakening of our very imagination.
This is not a fanciful escape, but the divine spark within us—the ability to see beyond what is, to envision what could be. Imagination is the breath of the Spirit, inviting us to step beyond the ordinary and into the realm of the miraculous.
We are created in His image, endowed with the unique gift of imagination. This divine creativity isn’t just whimsical thinking—it is a real, powerful tool that enables us to co-create with God, shaping our lives and the world in harmony with His will. As Romans 12:2 encourages:
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Jesus’ resurrection was not about reversing death; it was about revealing that death was never the end. Not just in a physical sense, but in the way people believe in limitation, in separation, in the closing off of possibility.
After His resurrection, Jesus walked with His disciples again, shared scripture, and broke bread. Their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him—reminding them that He had never left.
Christ’s resurrection shattered the illusion of finality. It broke the spell that tells you:
"You are only what you have been."
"The world is confined to what you see."
"God is limited to what has been written."
Instead, His rising calls us to recognize that life is a creative, ever-unfolding process.
As Revelation 21:5 declares: “Behold, I am making all things new.”
This is not merely about life after death—it is about life happening here and now.
Resurrecting your imagination means opening your eyes to a reality where creation never stops. You are not a passive observer waiting for a miracle; you are the miracle in constant becoming. Each moment is an invitation to see with new eyes, to recognize that you are continually unfolding, growing, and transforming.
Paradise is not an unreachable destination—it is a present reality, meant to be experienced here and now. As Luke 17:21 reminds us, “The kingdom of God is within you.”
When you truly awaken to this truth, you will see that miracles are not isolated moments but the very nature of reality. Death loses its power when you embrace that life is not something to be merely endured—it is something to be created.
So I ask you:
Are you truly walking as Jesus did, or merely believing in Him from a distance?
Do you live as one who has been resurrected with Christ—bold, fearless, overflowing with love?
Or do you still hesitate, waiting for a miracle when you have already been given the power to be one?
Jesus said, "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these" (John 14:12). Do you take Him at His word?
Will you stop searching for the Kingdom outside of yourself and recognize that it is already within you?
In closing,
God’s presence is not distant—it saturates creation, moves within us, and invites us to step into something greater. Yet, fear of death and limitation keeps many from fully embracing this truth. Jesus did not just overcome death; He shattered every barrier that keeps us from walking as He walked.
This is not a passive faith. This is a call to step into divine creativity, to co-create with God, to move beyond survival into the miraculous.
The miracles are already in motion. The only question is—will you walk in them?