I dont think the gospel is about signs and wonders, it is about the kingdom of God, a God who cares for men, who moved His son to compassion as he took care of the needs of suffering Humans, including hope for the future, salvation, eternal life. Sings and wonders are not to put on a show but to help our fellow men as we look to our father for the ability, just like Jesus did. One day you will see Him face to face and see that you are just like Him.
Jesus taught them, then he sent them, then they came back and reported, he went with them at times, and let them go alone at others. I believe that The Father desires the presence of jesus in the world today. The latest generations are not finding the weak message of the current system credible.
The Lord is rasing up young people full of compasion to do the work of Jesus. They will be like Christ TEACHING and DOING. These youth will not be hindered by the current religious system.
Jesus Said "GO MAKE DISCIPLES" Just as the father has sent me so I send you.
He left us an example so we are to be like Him in this world. (Peter)
We are partakers in the divine nature. (Peter)
He said the disciples should, heal the sick, cast out demons, declaring the kingdom of God was at hand
Jesus helped people when He was moved to compassion, not to prove a point.
The Father's love for us is why we lay on our hands for healing of men. we have compassion just like Jesus and we do waht He did because he told us to.
(Jesus) If you love me do what i said.
I am afraid that today, with a few exceptions, we talk about a unconditional (agapeo) love of God while we put conditions on our love, Forgivness and we don't forgive, Caring when we dont care. Eg. If the people of God are commisioned to make disciples then we must be disciples, Disciples heal the sick. A poor man is sick and we pray for him he is not instanly healed, so now we must get him to a doctor (because God Cares) and follow through on his well being. When is the last time I did that?
do unto others a man or woman is on the street and ask you for some money to eat or drink or whatever. The spirit of God reminds you to give to whoever asks. you pull out your wallet when the same Spirit reminds you to do unto others as you want them to do for you. Looking at a five, a 10 and a20, you ask youself which one do I want as you give your 20.
Your at work and someone is hurt very bad, do you pray for them or preach salvation?
Jesus said make disciples, not get people saved, I am an evangelist at heart, salvation is upmost but we can't forget the call to heal the suffering etc.
Is it not true that you and I talk more than we walk?
I want to change this as I see God leading.
We can do what the Father is doing just like Jesus. You know that is what He wants.
I can only do what my father is doing (Jesus)
May I suggest reading the red and praying for the power?
You friend in this with you Bill Habing