Miracles leave behind the fingerprints of God

"I will remember your miracles …"

- Psalm 77:11 (NIV)

"Expect a miracle!" were the words inside the flap of a book I received from my friend.

For several years, I had carried those same three words on a small card in my purse. I have been expectant of, and a receiver of, many miracles in my life and am still believing for more.

Miracles - we delight in them. We find them intriguing, marvelous and, oftentimes, mysterious.

Some people see the birth of a baby as miraculous. Others see the beauty of a magnificent sunrise, or the pink and orange hues of a sunset as miracles to behold.

I believe miracles come in many forms. Some are the unfolding of the unexplainable signs of nature we see every day. Many are the visible answers to our prayers. Others are yet to be explained.

Miracles leave behind the fingerprints of God. They leave us feeling a sense of wonder inside, knowing that without a doubt something was heaven-sent.

They cause us to look at the power and the presence of the marvelous Father, Son and Holy Spirit from which they come and compel us to get more acquainted with our Creator.

More than 2,000 years ago, an angel appeared to a young woman who was a virgin. When the angel informed her she was pregnant, the woman asked, "How can it be?" She was exposed to the wonder of a miracle performed by God.

That baby in her womb turned out to be Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. God brought his miracle to earth. Jesus Christ is God's son. Believing in him gives us the greatest miracle there is - a relationship with the true God, dreams and visions to pursue, and everlasting life in heaven.

Miracles pave the way to our faith, and our faith paves the way to miracles. The thought of miracles inspires us to believe in one for ourselves. This Christmas, I encourage you, along with me, to expect a miracle in your life.

• Annettee Budzban is a Christian author, speaker, life coach and nurse. Invite her to speak at your group or event. She is hosting a "Writing for Fun or Profit" conference in February, 2019. Register for details and to reserve your spot. Annettee can be contacted at Annetteebudzban@aol.com or (847) 543-8413.