Signs

Men are quick to follow other men because of signs. Yet, the greatest sign that one can know about has happened and few pay attention.

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. - John 1:14

The Grand Miracle

The greatest miracle is God coming into human flesh. Yet, few will drool over this. Few will delight in it's wonder. Few will break out into ecstatic utterances about this unique moment in human history. Few will see this as an occasion for worship. Yet, that is precisely what the angels did when they saw the coming of the Son.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! (Luke 2:14 )

The proper response to a sign from the Lord, is worship of the Lord. It is not a time to be duped, hoodwinked, cajoled or tricked by shrewd, sly, servants of sin and Satan. No, it is a time for reflection on the scriptures, prayer for wisdom etc to be grateful, to celebrate even, when it is a sign from the Lord, or to reject it and expose the evil one when it is not.

Materialism And selfish ambition 

Is a foolish religion

The riches of God's mercy 

Is worth more than your superstition

Tell me how does a Christian begin

To develop discernment and wisdom

First we submit every symbol and sign

To the authority of the scriptures

Beautiful Eulogy: Symbols and Signs

History

The History of the church is littered with stories of tragedy. Tragedy resulting from people following men and their signs and missing God. Let us not be naive, but do what the Apostle Paul says, Prove all things; hold fast that which is good (1 Thess 5:21)".

On matters relating to signs, let us not think and reason like children but be adults in our spiritual understanding and responsibility. We must demonstrate maturity on these matters "in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes" (2 Cor 2:11).

God and Signs

Signs, gifts, miraculous works like a road sign are not an end in themselves. They merely point you in  particular direction. They are part of a bigger system.They give a message about something else or in the case of the Kingdom someone else.

It starts and ends with God. Chase God not signs. Listen to what Jesus says about those chasing signs,

Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign, but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah (Matt 16:4).

People are conduits of God's power not the originators of it.Never be so enthralled by those wielding power that you fail to look at the giver of that power. For the scriptures tell us that "Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (2 Cor 11:14)

Two Signs

Here are two signs that are always worth consideration: The incarnation and the Resurrection. With those there is no confusion. Love reached down for us and went all the way. From the cradle to the grave, that is a reason to sing.

You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high

- Lord I Lift Your name on High, Mercy Me

Written by Marlon Pownall