Not everyone sees it that way...

I’m sure you know conversations like this, or very similar ones… Just recently, someone explained to me that they had experienced a miracle. They had “manifested” it. They had imagined it vividly—and then it actually happened.

And honestly? Moments like that really frustrate me!

I feel like asking: “God, why? You are the One who performs miracles! How am I supposed to explain You now?”

But you know what? Even the disciples—who had already witnessed incredible miracles with Jesus—ended up in a violent storm! And when Jesus saw this from the shore, He came toward them, and Scripture says:

“Then he [Jesus] climbed into the boat with them, and the wind stopped.” (Mark 6:51, NLT)   

From our perspective, it’s clear: Jesus showed up and performed a miracle!

But if you keep reading, it says: “They were totally amazed, for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves.” (Mark 6:52, NLT)  

This opened my eyes in a big way.

Even people who experience God’s miracles do not automatically give Him their lives. Because they may love the miracle, but don’t want to recognize the miracle-worker.

A miracle fascinates—but surrender challenges.

A miracle can be admired, celebrated, and shared. But following Jesus means giving up control, sometimes experiencing no miracle—only God’s silence. That’s exactly where even the disciples struggled:

They loved the provision, but they didn’t yet understand the Provider.

Could it be that this is why people prefer to talk about “coincidence” or say, “I manifested it”?Not because God isn’t at work— but because they don’t recognize Him… or don’t want to?

The thief comes to steal, and he certainly doesn’t want Jesus to receive the glory for a long-awaited miracle.

And yet—Jesus still comes. ❤️ Into the storm. Even to people with hardened hearts. And in the end, only one question remains. Not: “Will you experience your miracle?” But: “Will you recognize Jesus in that miracle—and give Him the glory?”

Because many people will experience miracles… But only a few will see Jesus in them.

You are a miracle!