Signs And Wonders

 "Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles." Acts 2:43

I have noticed over the years how some pastors try to put the weight of responsibility for the success of the church on the people in the church. It's up to them to win souls and to pay the bills. And I agree that there is a part to play for the people in the pews.

But today I noticed again the important part that leaders play in ministry. It says in this text that sign and wonders were done through the apostles, not the people. The KJV says signs and wonders were done by the apostles. Through or by, it was the apostles who were the conduits for the miraculous.

Signs and wonders is not, put up your sign and wonder how it will work. It is a demonstration of the Spirit and power of God. Divine healing for example. The burden for this is the burden of the apostles and pastors and evangelists. The people were in awe and fear because of the demonstration seen from the leaders.

Pray for your pastor that he would be filled with the Holy Spirit and that his prayers would heal the sick.