A miracle is the manifestation of the reality of heaven on earth. 1 Corinthians 12:10 states that the working of miracles is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Mark 16:17 promises that miraculous signs in our lives confirm we’re working on behalf of the Lord. In John 14:12, Jesus promised we would do even greater supernatural works than He did. In Luke 10:19, He said, “I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.” Putting it all together, we should expect to do miracles, confirming we’ve received authority in Christ and power through the Holy Spirit. We have freely received, so we freely give. That’s why Peter told a crippled man, “What I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!”
Back in the day, people tried to touch Jesus, because “power was coming from Him” and many were healed. On one occasion, a woman touched His garment and was instantly healed of her affliction. She had told herself beforehand, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” In our case, we don’t need to touch Christ’s garment; we are the garment. Sick people were healed by Peter’s shadow and by handkerchiefs and aprons that Paul touched. There’s no distance in the spiritual realm. Boldly confess the miracle you expect to happen in faith.
Speaking to a “mountain”
Jesus explained, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” We expect miracles to happen. When they do, we humbly acknowledge that we’re servants who have only done what we should’ve done. In Mark 11, Jesus demonstrated this for us. Hungry, He spotted a fig tree with leaves on it. This was unusual, because “it was not the season for figs.” When Jesus noticed there were no figs, He spoke directly to the tree, saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!”
The fig tree was communicating that it had figs, because it had leaves. Yet, it didn’t have figs. It wasn’t the season for figs, so it shouldn’t have even had leaves. Often, we get indications that there are problems, but they shouldn’t exist. Circumstances, situations and our surroundings communicate to us, but they can tell us things which don’t line up with the reality of heaven. Follow Christ’s example and refuse to accept it. Instead, respond to the problem directly.
To do this, we must have the faith of God. When God speaks, what He says happens. Just read Genesis 1. We possess the same faith of God; from the instant we say something we know it will come to pass. After all, Jesus added, “Whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him.” In other words, we speak forth the reality of heaven with complete certainty and it’s manifested on earth. Sometimes, the results aren’t immediate. Christ’s disciples didn’t notice the tree was dead until the next day. Simply put, the fig tree had withered from the roots up. God deals with the root of the problem, not symptoms. Speak forth the reality of heaven and do not doubt.
Weather
For example, Jesus showed us how to rebuke a storm. He woke up and “rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Hush, be still.’And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm.” It’s as simple as that. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or something less severe, tell it to go away in the name of Jesus.
For a bad storm, speak to the elements: “Wind, be calm in the name of Jesus. Rain, die down in Jesus’ name.” If a storm is coming, declare: “Storm, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus. I command you not to visit our city. Be weakened and dissipate in Jesus’ name.”
Immobilizing criminals
In the event of a robbery, an armed attacker or some other encounter with a criminal, believers should use our authority to bind demonic entities in Jesus’ name. In one instance, Paul immobilized a spirit of sorcery by declaring blindness over Elymas the magician. We can bind demonic spirits which typically drive criminal activity, such as spirits of murder, anger, lawlessness, violence and suicide.
Declare authoritatively: “In the name of Jesus I bind you up spirit of lawlessness. Stop tormenting this man. I bind you with the blood of Jesus. You will not be active, you will not torment him and you will not communicate with any other evil spirits in Jesus’ name. I loose the Holy Spirit to talk to this man.”
Creative miracles
In Luke 22:50-51, Jesus made an ear grow back. He simply touched the place where the man’s ear used to be and a new ear appeared. In the same way, we can lay hands and command body parts to appear and fully function in the name of Jesus.
Now, before commanding body parts to appear, we should encourage the disabled person to go before the courts of heaven. It’s highly likely their identity is based on their disability. This would block a creative miracle. Likewise, if the individual is accusing God or dealing with bitterness or unforgiveness, these sins must be confessed in the courts of heaven. For information on the courts of heaven, consult the following resources: Healing & Dealing with generational curses.
After going before the courts of heaven, lay hands on the person and confess the miracle you expect to happen: “_[body part]_, I command you to appear and fully function in the name of Jesus.”
Raising the dead
Jesus raised the daughter of Jairus, a widow’s son and Lazarus. In the case of Jairus’ daughter, Jesus kicked anyone with unbelief out of the room, He touched the girl’s hand and said to her, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” With the widow’s son, he touched the boy’s coffin and said, “Young man, I say to you, arise!” When Jesus raised Lazarus, He thanked God and said, “Lazarus, come forth.” In addition to Jesus, Paul raised Eutychus. He ran over and “fell upon him.” After putting his arms around him, he said, “his life is in him.” On top of that, Peter raised Tabitha. There was a lot of hysteria, so he kicked everyone out of the room. He prayed and turned to her body and said, “Tabitha, arise.”
All these resurrections were quick and all of them had at least one of the following components: prayer, laying on of hands and a forceful command to the dead person.
Step one: intercede in the courts of heaven
First, represent the deceased person in the courts of heaven. With someone who has passed away, plead the blood of Jesus against premature death. Focus on Psalm 139:16, which says, “In Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me.” God gives us the amount of time we have on this planet so that we can fulfill what He wants us to do. We are “created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” On behalf of the deceased individual, we confess any rebellion or generational curses which prevented the person from fulfilling their destiny.
“Father, You are Judge of all, including _[person’s name]_. I enter Your courts on their behalf with praise. I give thanks to You and I praise You. Lord, if we confess our sin, You are faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness. I ask forgiveness for any and all sin we have committed. Jesus is our Advocate! I plead the blood of Jesus. Lord, we confess any unforgiveness we have held toward others. Just as you forgave us in Christ, we forgive everyone of anything they’ve ever done to us in the name of Jesus. We’re thankful for every breath You give us and I ask that you restore the life of _[person’s name]_. Father, we revoke all accusations we’ve made against you. Forgive us for every word of evil we’ve spoken about you and other people. Lord, forgive us for any rebellion in our bloodline that Satan is using to accuse us. Cancel any dedications, contracts and transactions in Jesus’ name. Undo any success or blessings from these agreements. We want nothing to do with this because You alone are our Source. Thank you, Lord, for remembering us by the blood of Jesus. Thank you that the blood removes any accusation against us. All the days of our lives are written in Your book, Lord. Restore life to _[person’s name]_ that he/she may fulfill the good works You have prepared for him/her to accomplish. Thank you, Lord!”
Step two: lay hands and command that the person rise in Jesus’ name
Lay hands on the person and tell them to get up: “_[person’s name]_, get up in the name of Jesus.”
False miracles
Not everything supernatural is from God. Any miracle that doesn’t glorify God is a false miracle. Be discerning. Like 1 John 4:1 instructs, “test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”