Biblical Answer

Is it too much to ask for a miracle?

The possibility of miracles is often questioned due to the uniformity of nature and the rarity of extraordinary events. However, from a biblical perspective, miracles are not only possible but also expected if God exists. As C. S. Lewis pointed out, if God exists, miracles are not only possible but to be expected. The Bible is filled with accounts of miracles, and Jesus himself is the ultimate miracle. In Jesus, we find a man who had complete knowledge of God and demonstrated God's power through his teachings and actions.

Recognizing a miracle can be challenging, as it often depends on one's perspective and understanding of the ordinary. What may seem extraordinary to one person may not seem so to another. However, this does not mean that miracles are impossible or that we should dismiss all claims of the miraculous. In fact, the Bible teaches us to seek God's intervention and to ask for miracles. The early church, as seen in the book of Acts, was a community that sought God's power and miracles, and we can learn from their example. As Geisler points out, "God does not shake miracles into Nature at random as if from a pepper-caster. They come on great occasions."

The possibility of miracles is not only a biblical concept but also a rational one. While it is true that we have had success in explaining many things, there is still much that remains unexplained. It is a leap into the unknown to argue that there is no possibility of miracles. In fact, the lack of evidence for miracles does not necessarily mean that they do not occur. As Keener points out, "we have had a lot of success explaining a lot of things, but it is a leap into the unknown to argue that there is no possibility of miracles." Therefore, it is not too much to ask for a miracle, and we should continue to seek God's power and intervention in our lives. We should not dismiss all claims of the miraculous, but rather examine the evidence and consider the possibility of miracles. In the end, the real miracle is Jesus himself, and our relationship with him is the greatest miracle of all.