Mark 16:19-20 – “So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. ²⁰ And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed. NASB

As I prayed, I heard the question, “Do you wonder or do wonders?”  

I quickly realized that Mark 16 was to be my focus and target.  I realized that I have sometimes wondered when I see signs and wonders.  I wondered why all believers (me included) do not consistently walk in that reality.  Why do we not consistently see the manifestation of these wonders in our lives?  

It simply says, “AND wonders WILL FOLLOW those who believe…” [Emphasis mine] The question in my heart was, “Do you truly believe?”  Before I could respond, the follow-up came, “Where is the manifestation in your life?”

I have learned that sometimes, no response or a delayed response is the best response.   Sometimes, just wait, and instruction and revelation will follow.  Just wait.

Let Us Consider Some Key Elements or Requirements:

• Believe. 

Believe what?  Believe that Jesus is the Christ and Savior.  Believe that God never lies.  Believe that these wonders are designed to accompany my words and deeds.  That is where we often fall short. 

• In Jesus’ Name. 

It is not a magic formula but the key to unlock the door.  It is our pass key.

• The Action.

Cast out demons.  Speak with or in tongues. Have authority over snakes (Aramaic idiom for enemies).  No harm from poison (that covers every danger).  Lay hands on the sick and heal them.  (Not just pray but bring the healer into the equation and heal). Those who heard Jesus say this expected it to become a reality in their lives all the time!

We talk about God showing up and great things happening.   They took God with them everywhere, all the time, and acted on the Word.   This was not a word to preachers but to everyone who believed.

Mark 16:20 – “And they went out and preached…”   A Basic Requirement is to go out where those things are present and then preach (testify). “Preached In EVERY PLACE…AND our Lord HELPED then and STRENGTHENED their words BY the miracles which they performed. “[Emphasis mine]

• Who helped?  The Lord.
• Who performed the miracles?  They did.

It was Christ in them!  It was the Word of God in them!  The Spirit in them compelled them!   The Believed.  The question for us is, “Do we truly believe?”

I find nowhere in Scripture where preaching and working miracles is relegated to a special group of ministers or super saints.   It is everyone who believes!   Therefore, this is your day to exercise your spiritual authority, flex your spiritual muscles, and Be and Do what He said.  Either God is a liar, or this is our heritage.   God is not a liar!

I encourage you to take baby steps if need be, but decide. Today, no more wondering about wonders, but have wonders follow you everywhere.

May the Lord be with you and transform you from Wondering to doing Wonders in the Name of Jesus!