What role does faith play in witnessing God's wonders today, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:11? Setting the Scene Deuteronomy closes with an awe-filled summary of Moses’ life. Verse 11 zeroes in on the “signs and wonders” God commissioned him to perform. That same God remains unchanged (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8), so His wonders have not ceased. The question is, How do we place ourselves where we can witness them? Scripture’s consistent answer: by faith. Deuteronomy 34:11—A Snapshot of God’s Wonders “for all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and his whole land.” (Deuteronomy 34:11) • “Signs and wonders” are not mere spectacles; they are God’s purposeful actions to reveal His power and advance His redemptive plan (Exodus 7:3–5). • The focus is on what “the LORD sent him to perform.” Moses was the instrument; God was the source. • Moses’ obedience sprang from faith (Hebrews 11:24-29). His trust in God’s word positioned him to see what God alone could do. Faith: The Lens That Lets Us See God’s Wonders Today • Hebrews 11:1—Faith is “the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” It brings unseen realities into present experience. • John 11:40—“Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Jesus ties seeing God’s glory directly to believing. • Mark 6:5-6—In Nazareth, unbelief “limited” the observable works of Christ. Faith is the difference between witnessing much or little of God’s power. How Faith Positions Us to Witness Wonders • Receiving God’s Word: Romans 10:17—Faith comes by hearing. When Scripture speaks, we treat it as final truth, not suggestion. • Obedient Action: James 2:17—Faith without works is dead. Moses lifted his staff; we obey promptings rooted in Scripture. • Persevering Expectation: Hebrews 10:35-36—Faith endures seasons when results are delayed. Israel saw plagues unfold over time; we hold fast until God’s purpose ripens. • God-Exalting Motive: Acts 3:12-16—Peter deflected attention from himself to Christ. Faith seeks God’s glory, not personal applause. Nurturing Active, Expectant Faith • Daily intake of Scripture—letting God’s past wonders fuel present expectancy (Psalm 77:11-14). • Prayer saturated with God’s promises (1 John 5:14-15). • Fellowship with believers who testify of God’s works (Psalm 145:4). • Remembering and rehearsing answers already received (1 Samuel 7:12). Living Proof: Contemporary “Signs and Wonders” • Transformed lives—addictions broken, relationships restored (2 Corinthians 5:17). • Miraculous healings and provisions—God still confirms His Word (Mark 16:20). • Rapid gospel advance in previously closed regions—fulfilling Matthew 24:14. • Daily guidance, protection, and wisdom that defy human explanation (James 1:5). Conclusion Deuteronomy 34:11 reminds us that God authored the wonders Moses performed. Today He continues to work, inviting His people to witness acts that spotlight His greatness. The key is a faith that hears His Word, obeys promptly, and expects Him to act. When that faith is present, God’s wonders move from the pages of history into our everyday lives. |
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