MIRACLES (SUPPORT GIFTS)

The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ through supernatural acts that bring validity to God and his power.

People with this gift:

• Recognize prayer as a supernatural vehicle through which God acts in the lives of people on earth.
• See themselves as instruments for Gods use.
• Speak God’s truth and have it authenticated by an accompanying miracle.
• Express confidence in God’s faithfulness and ability to manifest His presence.
• Bring the ministry and message of Jesus Christ with power.
• Claim God to be the source of the miracle and glorify Him.
• Fully grasp the fact that miracles only occur when God wills them to happen.
• Represent Christ and through the gift point people to a relationship with Christ.
• Pray and look to supernatural results whenever they encounter impossible life situations.

Traits: Bold, venturesome, authoritative, God-fearing, convincing, prayerful, responsive.

Cautions: People with this gift:

• Need to remember that miracles are not necessarily caused by faith.
• Should avoid viewing this gift as a personal responsibility, remembering that God determines the location and timing of His deeds.
• Need to guard against the temptation to all on the Lord’s presence and power for selfish purposes.

References:  I Cor. 12:10, 28-29, John 2:1-11, Luke 5:1-11