The book of John has 7 miracles, which John call signs. Each miracle highlights a different aspect of Jesus’ character as well as proving that He is in fact the Christ, the True Messiah. I focused on the character traits of Christ and what they meant to me. I hope they will bless you to see Jesus in this way as well.
1. Jesus the Problem Solver – John 2:1 - 11 – Jesus turns water into wine
- He meets us at our shortcomings and completely satisfies the need with excellence.
- The only people who knew what Jesus had done were the servants, the disciples, Mary and the host. Jesus performed this miracle, not to prove his deity to the wedding party, but to the disciples. Sometimes Jesus does big things for just a few people. That is how important we are to Him.
2. Jesus the Healer – John 4:43-54 – Jesus heals the official’s son
- There is no medicine like His Living Water
- He shows he can heal anytime, anywhere. He doesn’t have to be present to heal, and the person receiving the healing doesn’t have to meet a certain criteria. The official and his son were not Jews.
- Jesus says that He knows that people won’t believe unless they see miraculous signs and wonders and so He does just that.
- The official took Jesus at His word and took the two day journey home. He didn't have any proof that Jesus had done anything. He just believed Him. Do I do that?
3. Jesus the Merciful – John 5:1-15 – Jesus Heals at the Pool
- We are not deserving and yet He gives
- Jesus shows mercy to a random person who is so busy complaining about his circumstances, he doesn’t even see that Jesus is there to make him well.
- Jesus abolishes the religious tradition that interferes with the spirit of the law.
- this is also the first time He says plainly that He is the Son of God.
4. Jesus the Provider – John 6:1-15 – Jesus feeds 5,000
- He is able and wants to provide for all our needs in abundance!
- If we will give Him everything, no matter how big or how small, Jesus will use it in a great and mighty way to meet our needs and to do great things!
- Only 2 people had faith that Jesus could solve the problem – The little boy and the disciple Andrew – but Jesus used the faith of those 2 to bless everyone and increase the faith of everyone. I wonder if that little boy knew he would have such a huge impact on eternity when he took that food with him to hear a new teacher speak?
5. Jesus the Deliverer – John 6:16-24 – Jesus walks on water
- He meets us in the middle of the storm.
- The disciples were afraid, but that didn’t stop Jesus from saving them. Once we are in His hands, our fear and even our lack of faith cannot stop Jesus from delivering me from evil.
6. Jesus the Authority – John 9:1-12 – Jesus heals the man born blind
- His words, His rules come before all else.
- Jesus had already proven he could heal people, this time it wasn’t about the healing, but about getting rid of false doctrine and tradition. Jesus once again healed on the Sabbath, and he healed a man that was born blind. It was widely thought that a person born with an illness or disability were that way because of the sins of their parents. Jesus corrects this thought as well.
7. Jesus the Savior – John 11:1-44 – Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead
- He brings us from death to life.
- John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
- This shows Jesus’ authority over death and is the end of His public ministry. After this, He is preparing for His own death and resurrection.
We serve an amazing and mighty God. He truly does supply every need. Do I allow Him to do so? Do I really live as if I serve a God with all of these characteristics? There is an amazing Hymn that comes to mind:
"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know thus sayeth the Lord."
