It’s A Miracle!
The amazing story of the Thai soccer team’s rescue came to a climax today as we learned of their amazing rescue being successfully completed. I’m sure our sense of relief was nothing compared to that of the parents of the twelve boys and their coach who were lost, then found, then rescued. There’s no doubt in my mind that this was a miracle—the inclusion of God’s hands at work in an unbelievable event.
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines miracle as “an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs; the healing miracles described in the Gospels.” We are all familiar with the stories of the miracles performed by Jesus. All those witnessing them were amazed to see Jesus heal the infirmed. When the family of Lazarus witnessed Jesus raising him from the dead, there’s no doubt they could hardly believe their eyes! But then, seeing is believing.
So, what is it that makes us believe in miracles? And why is it some people don’t believe in miracles? A good friend of mine would respond, “It’s a God thing.” And, indeed, I believe it is our faith in God that we can call certain events such as this rescue, a miracle—a miracle that this group of young boys and their coach survived for so long before they were found; a miracle that the world pulled together for them, providing experienced seal rescuers, first responders and caregivers to help; and a miracle that they seemed to have fared well through their very traumatic experience.
When God enters the picture, things change. And we call it a miracle. So why does it seem so hard to believe that things can change when we let God enter the picture in our own lives? The power of prayer is an amazing thing, when we open our hearts to commune with God, allow silence in prayer so that we may hear God, and determine what it is He wishes us to do for Him. In many ways, this, too, can be called a miracle, can’t it?
It’s all part of having a deep faith in God that we understand and “see” in our hearts the miracles God brings to this earthly world every day.
May we rejoice—every day—in the power, the glory and the everlasting love of God, our Father!
Diane Feaganes
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