What do the miracles of Jesus tell us about Jesus?

Matthew, chapters eight and nine, introduce the miracles of Jesus. Later in the book, there are accounts of many more but here is a long list. What do the miracles tell us about Jesus?

The miracles speak of the divine power of Jesus. By definition, all miracles are super-natural. That means they are above, beyond, outside of the power of nature. Nothing in the material world is miraculous because all things that happen in nature are natural. They are according to the laws and rules of the natural realm.

Healing an incurable skin disease by touching it is not natural. That is accomplished by a higher power. To heal a man of a life-threatening disease who is miles away by declaring it to be done is something divine, out of this world. To cause a storm to cease by rebuking it can only be done by super-natural power.

All these miracles of Jesus were done publicly. Many witnesses were present who knew of the disease, the storm, the paralysis, the death. The witnesses also saw the change, the effect, the healing that occurred at the word or touch of Jesus. The miracles illustrate the power of Jesus, even without revealing the full extent of his power.

The miracles of Jesus reveal more than his power. The miracles show his compassion for people suffering and sorrowing. Not only did Jesus heal the man of leprosy, he touched him. Because of his leprosy no one had touched him since he became sick. Jesus did. When multitudes of sick were brought to him it brought to mind the prophecy “He himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses” (Matthew 8:16-17). Jesus told a paralyzed man, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven” (Matthew 9:2). Then Jesus goes on to heal him of his paralysis. A woman with a flow of blood that was both unclean and an embarrassment to her tried to touch Jesus without bothering him. However, Jesus knew she was there, turned and spoke to her, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well. (Mat. 9:22).

We see the compassion of Christ in his look, his word, his touch and his care in every miracle.

His care for us may be the greatest miracle of all.