We experience miracles every day—in the phone call that comes at just the right time, something we witness in nature, or the verse that speaks to exactly what we need in that moment.
We see God’s miracles in the vastness of the ocean and hear them in the faint whisper of a mom’s voice while holding her newborn baby. The simplest moments often reveal the most profound miracles. But sometimes in life, we face big, overwhelming circumstances. When our world comes crashing in on us, we pray for miracles because we believe God can and will provide. But when our struggles seem insurmountable, our faith can start to fade.
It’s in those desperate times, we can turn to God’s Word and find inspiration from women of faith who’ve been there. Many of the stories we find in Scripture tell of women just like us who experienced mighty miracles from God.
These encouraging stories recorded in the Bible can open our eyes to the possibilities of miracles in our everyday lives. They remind us,
“… the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below,” (Deuteronomy 4:39 NIV).
A Woman Who Experienced a Miracle from God
“The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age” (Genesis 21:1-2).
God had big plans for Sarah and her husband Abraham. Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars he saw in the sky (Genesis 15:5). Yet Sarah doubted that promise. She struggled to trust that her miracle would happen because she was past child-bearing age. So Sarah decided to intervene and give God a little help. Ever been in a situation where you wanted to help God? I have, and it rarely ends well. Thankfully God uses those times to teach us how to fully depend on him in all things.
Sarah gave her servant Hagar to Abraham and instructed him to have children through her. In time, Hagar gave birth to Abraham’s first born son, Ishmael.
I’ve often tried to take matters in my own hands. I’ve questioned whether I heard God right and convinced myself that I needed to step in and take control. So many times we doubt God’s ability to follow through on a promise, when all the time, he’s calling us to a deeper level of trust.
Why is trusting God so hard?
Why does our faith falter in the waiting?
Rahab is another woman in the Bible who trusted God in a waiting season. You can read more about Rahab here. From her story and Sarah’s, we discover that God is always working on our behalf, even when he seems silent. God didn’t forget Sarah or Rahab, and he hasn’t forgotten you and me.
If you are praying for a miracle and waiting on an answer from God right now, find encouragement in Sarah’s story. Because even in her doubt–even though she laughed when the angel told Abraham she would have a child–God still performed a miracle in Sarah’s life. Sarah miraculously gave birth to her son Isaac in her old age.
Maybe the miracle you’re trusting God to provide seems impossible. Maybe you’ve been praying and waiting for so long, you are tempted to give up. Do not lose hope, my friend. We often imagine the answer to prayer in a certain way, but God has even better plans, beyond what we can think or imagine. He doesn’t always answer the way we expect, but He is always faithful.
Let’s keep praying for our miracles today, trusting God to work in our lives according to His timing, His plan, and His will. We can start with this prayer together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I need a miracle in my situation. I’ve been praying and praying, but I don’t see anything happening. I know you are working, Lord. Even when I can’t see it or feel it. You are always moving on my behalf. You have a plan, and I choose to trust in you.
Thank you for the inspiration you give in the Bible to help me have faith when I start to doubt. Even when we doubt, your plan still prevails. Thank you for all the times in my life when you’ve been faithful. Sometimes you answer prayer the way I want, and other times the answer comes in a different way than I expected. But you are always with me—guiding, comforting, and working all things together for my good.
You are a miracle-worker, and I know you haven’t forgotten me. As I pray for my miracle, I will keep trusting you. Whatever the outcome, I will praise you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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A portion of this post was taken from Kristine’s article on Crosswalk.com, “10 Women in the Bible Who Experienced a Miracle.”
