First of all, the Bible says that God doesn't change. Throughout the Bible, we see a powerful God doing awesome acts, yet we think that this God is taking a break or doesn't show Himself as powerful anymore.
We see miracles happen, yet we say that they are counterfeit miracles, because those who perform them aren't perfect in their doctrine, like we are. So we say that they are just counterfeit, or even from the devil. Couldn't that be dangerous to do? What if it really God who did the miracle? That would be a serious sin, and also presumptions on our parts to attribute a possible miracle to the devil.
Why is the devil so powerful in doing miracles, yet miracles are not relegated to God? I think the reasons are simple. First of all, unless we are humble people, should God do a miracle in our midst, we would be tempted to take pride and glory in the miracle as if somehow we are credited for doing the miracle. But I think there is another reason. I think it is simply unbelief. We really don't expect God to do the miraculous in our midst because that would take faith. Most of us do not have that kind of faith unless we are really open to God and believe that He is who He says He is, and that we have truly been entrusted with the Gospel. We think of the Gospel as some kind of formula to escape hell, and we miss the whole point of salvation which is to be reconciled to God, and to have a personal relationship with Him. Plus, there are other churches, many of who we have differences in doctrines, which experience the supernatural , yet I think we are jealous, because the supernatural isn't happening to us.
Yes, the devil can do counterfeit miracles. But why would the devil do miracles, yet God doesn't do miracles? It would seem like God would be doing miracles, and the devil would be doing counterfeits, and God would be teaching His church how to be discerning so the body of Christ could determine the difference between God's working and Satan's workings.
Many believe that the miraculous powers of God died out after the last Apostle died. But the Bible tells us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead also resides in us! Is God taking a break? Are miracles too hard for Him? I think you know the answer.
Certainly, our focus should always be on the Cross. We focus on the risen Christ seated at the Father's right hand. He is not taking a break! He is actively working through the church today. If God were to do the supernatural in your midst, what would you do? Would you be ready to handle being in a situation like that? Or would you want to rename it to something else to fit your correct theology?
There are ways to sin against the Holy Spirit. One of them is by grieving Him, and the other is by quenching Him. Are we careful to allow Him to work in our midst, or do we have Him in a box, shaped by our theology which is based upon our interpretation of current events taking place in the 'church' today? What do you think?
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