A much overused term these days.
Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, "Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me." Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Loose him, and let him go." (John 11:39-44)God in His providence is merciful at times, and at times brings bitterness upon those who dwell in the earth. Don't confuse ordinary divine providence with miracles.
Absolute HOGWASH! Lurkers, God is always GOOD! We bring the nonsense upon ourselves, reaping that we have sowed.
"Don't confuse ordinary divine providence with miracles."
The only confusion is what that means to any readers.
EXPECT MIRACLES...THEN EXPECT BIGGER MIRACLES--praising and thanking God every step of the way :>)
I am guilty of this very thing! Your admonishment has not fallen on deaf ears, thanks TC.
Absolutely correct TC. I would just caveat this with God works EVERYTHING together for good with those who love the Lord and are called for His purpose. Even our most bitter disappointments are meant to train us for His kingdom. Christians are always successful weather we lose or win. We don't need miracles unless God deems it necessary.