Does God Still Do Miracles?
When life hangs in the balance, faith becomes more than a belief—it becomes life.
At the start of 2025, during the final trimester of pregnancy with my daughter, I received a phone call that shook me to my core: my grandmother was struggling to breathe and had been rushed to the hospital.
When I arrived, I found her in critical condition, surrounded by machines and medical staff working urgently to stabilize her.
It felt like time froze—and I stepped into a storm where only God could provide shelter.
After a few hours, my sister and I stepped out briefly to gather ourselves and check on her apartment, only a few blocks away.
Not long after, the hospital called: “Since you were here, things have changed. Your grandmother is dying. Please come as soon as possible.”
We were in shock— dying?
We’d only been gone for a few minutes. We rushed back, hearts racing, stunned and shaken. She was still alive—barely—murmuring the name of Jesus with what little strength she had.
She had RSV, a respiratory virus. Combined with her existing asthma, congestive heart failure, and other chronic illnesses, her body struggled to retain oxygen. The buildup of carbon dioxide caused confusion and incoherence.
Eventually, she was transferred from the ER to the ICU, and her condition wavered up and down for days.
I remember standing in that hospital room, trying to be strong while carrying new life inside me—and feeling completely helpless, tired, and overwhelmed.
Then came the chilling words from a doctor:
“We need to think about next steps and prepare for hospice.”
My sister and I weren’t ready to let go. We asked for more time—a window of possibility before making any final decisions.
In that sacred pause, we reached out to our family, our church, and our online community, asking them to pray. Her pastors came to the hospital, laid hands on her, and cried out to God for a miracle.
I prayed on and off for hours, reminding the Lord of His promise: “By Your stripes, we are healed.”
And then—God moved.
Her condition began to improve—rapidly and miraculously. The doctors were stunned. By the time she left the hospital, she was stronger than she had been in years.
Before leaving, we thanked the only doctor who had shown tenderness and empathy. We told him, “Please stay the way you are. Your compassion brings hope and comfort.”
My grandmother has always been a woman of deep faith—a deaconess, a prayer warrior, a spiritual anchor for our family. Even when she couldn’t recall her own name, she never stopped calling on the name of Jesus.
That’s what she held onto. And I believe that’s what healed her.
“Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
If you’ve ever wondered whether God still does miracles—He does. We witnessed one. And maybe you’re praying for one now. This story is for you.
What Is a Miracle?
A miracle is when heaven interferes in the affairs of earth—an unexplainable event that defies natural law or scientific reasoning. It’s divine intervention. Heaven’s help. A mystical expression of God’s power at work among us.
Miracles are displays of God’s grace and mercy—moments that reveal His heart and His deep love for humanity. Sometimes they are bold and immediate. Other times, they are subtle and intimate. But always—they point back to His glory.
God’s timing is not our timing. He lives in eternity; we live in time. He sees both the beginning and the end—simultaneously. That truth should bring us peace: He sees what we can’t—and prepares the way ahead.
The Bible is full of miracles—reminders of what God can do. They strengthen our faith and inspire us to believe in the impossible. God’s miracles are never random. They are purposeful, intentional, and deeply personal.
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the people”
“This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it”
Miracles should always point us to Jesus—reminding us that He is our Savior. He is alive. He is present. And He is not limited by diagnosis, deadlines, or impossibilities.
Jesus’ Miracles & His Promise to Us
Throughout Scripture, we see miracles in both the Old and New Testaments—powerful moments where God revealed His authority, mercy, and faithfulness.
In the New Testament, Jesus healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, calmed storms, fed thousands, and raised the dead.
In the Old Testament, through God, Moses parted the Red Sea, struck a rock, and water flowed out.
Every one of these miracles reveals the character of God: His compassion, power, and the call to believe.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these...”
That promise is still alive today. Greater works are possible through the Spirit of God.
When the Miracle Doesn’t Happen
There are times when we’ve exhausted all avenues – natural remedies, prayer, fasting. And the answer appears to be no or not yet.
It’s frustrating. It’s confusing. And it can feel like God has gone silent.
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”
We may not understand the why, but we can trust the who. God’s promises still stand. He’s still sovereign. Even when He seems silent, He is near.
Do You Believe?
Maybe God has moved in your life already. Perhaps you’re still waiting. Or maybe you’re afraid to believe again.
Let me ask you gently:
Do you believe He can still do it?
Even if your faith feels fragile, you can ask Him to help your unbelief.
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
We don’t need to convince God. We simply stand on His Word and trust His will.
Believe. Pray. Expect. Receive.
Because our God still does miracles.
“Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
