Devoted to signs and wonders.

Whilst the text doesn’t explicitly state that the first Christians ‘devoted’ themselves to signs and wonders, it’s clear that the miraculous was an ongoing part of their early Christian experience. This is more than enough of a challenge to us, because for most Christians, the regular experience of the miraculous is not their reality. And yet, the Christian faith is a miraculous faith from start to finish. And Jesus’ clear instruction to us who follow him is to do the things He did, and even greater ones too! So, we would do well to learn to pray for, seek out, and expect Jesus to do miraculous things.

But not for their own sake. Miracles are always signs, not ends in themselves. They signal to Jesus as God the Messiah, the one whom all humanity longs for and seeks. And, they signal that His kingdom has come. As Christians, we’re all called to be part of this signaling work - to preach the good news, heal the sick, and cast out demons. It is what makes our faith so exciting and life-giving!

By Ed Flint