Signs and Wonders

Todays gospel reading from John 10:31-42 tells us about how the Jews were trying to stone Jesus. They said they were stoning him not for his good works but because of His claim that He is God. Jesus ended up on the far side of the Jordan to which those who followed him came to the conclusion saying that John gave no signs and yet everything that he said is true about him.

For the Jews, no amount of good works, signs and wonders can convince them that He is the Son of God. It is this kind of close mindedness that prevented them from seeing what Jesus is doing as a sign from God. If this encounter happens at this present time, it will also be hard for people to believe.

There must be openness so there can be room to study further any claims a person has. Usually the works, signs and wonders confirm the claims being made. And, for us believers who most of the times, asks and looks for signs and wonders from God, let us use it to further our faith. Gods signs fulfills its purpose when we ended up believing in Him.

Signs and wonders should increase our faith. 

by aats