All throughout scripture there are many references to signs and wonders. For example, The LORD (Yahweh) showed many signs and wonders when delivering the children of Israel from the bondage of Pharoah in Egypt. These signs and wonders were with great deeds and terror and brought fear among the land as Yahweh stretched forth mightily making a name for Himself (Nehemiah 9:10). Additionally, signs and wonders continued throughout scripture (John 4:47-49,Acts 2:21-23) as performed by Christ and the ministry of the Apostles.
What about today, do they continue? Well, that is a very interesting question considering there aren't any major prophets, with the same stature as Moses or Elijah, walking among the masses today. Of course, this does not limit our Father from continuing to allow signs and wonders for the advancement of His Kingdom.
It appears signs and wonders that seem to defy logic or reason have pretty much ceased or that is the message many are purporting, including believers. Due to the current age of technological advances, most determine that they are no longer needed or they are not possible because there is no scientific evidence to prove otherwise. More importantly, many will ask questions such as 'what is the need for these events to occur again' especially with the advances in technology. The increase in knowledge of what is good and evil certainly did not exclude man's ability to show signs and wonders even in the form of modern day technology.
As knowledge increases, so appears the capability of men to produce wonders. Recently, I read several articles where a headband (yes a headband) will allow a person to control their dreams. This concept, known as the real life "Inception" is one of many technological advances that go beyond reasoning causing countless to marvel at the ability to control one's dream. Below is an introduction of the concept in a recent Fox News article:
What if you could control your dreams? Turn a nightmare into a fantasy, fly across the world in one night or even travel to outer space all while you're sleeping?
A new headband that launched onKickstarter this month promises to do just that by helping you reach what the creators call a "lucid dream" state.
"The easiest way … is to have what we call a reality check," Aurora headband co-founder Daniel Schoonover told Foxnews.com. "You need something that makes you question the reality you are in."(Source:http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/01/16/real-life-inception-headband-lets-control-your-dreams/?intcmp=trending)
The purpose of this headband is to alter one's natural state of mind and to encourage questioning what is considered reality. The mere concept of altering or controlling your dreams would seem impossible, so to create a method to alter a person's reality have many mesmerized. In turn, people (including believers) have begun to replace their faith in Yahweh with faith in modern day signs and wonders believing the technology advancements made by men are far more superior to the Father (how they overlook creation baffles me). In addition, these advances are more "credible" during this present age as they are tangible and validated by scientific evidence and research. There are countless events happening in this present age where men seem to achieve feats that are considered miraculous accomplishments. These modern day miracles will continue to grow as knowledge and deception increases in the world. The signs and wonders performed during end-times will attempt to match the power of Yahweh.
Below is a link to a video of a holographic projection used to transmit a visual of city skylines, and other phenomenal imagery in China. So to explain, a hologram is a three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source (Source:http://www.livescience.com/34652-hologram.html). While they are not very common, the advances in this technology have really increased over the years. There are several videos (including CNN) showing where and how this technology can be used. What seemed only made for television (e.g. Star Trek) is no longer a creative concept for entertainment purposes only. Although, most of us understand the reality is summed up by the infamous quote "art imitates life" but I will leave it there for now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0M_tVsGaGM&feature=player_embedded
Clearly, knowledge is increasing and so are the signs and wonders created by men. These phenomenons are not to be taken lightly as they are the prelude to greater signs and wonders by the "lawless one" or the "antichrist." He will come with great signs and lying wonders and Christ says many will be deceived including God's elect, if that were possible. Let us look closely at what we embrace in this age of technological advances. We should not assume good intentions are behind the advancement of things that attempt to defy gravity, change a person's reality or alter their current state of being. All things should be tested by the Spirit before they are embraced and there is any involvement especially on the part of a believer. I hope to continue the focus on signs and wonders with events that are to come as revealed in scripture. May we continue to transform in His image daily – Peace and Love!
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