Truly Miraculous Power

Luke 16:31, He said to him, "If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead."

See the preceding verses for the full story of Lazarus and the rich man.

This verse contains an important principle. God’s word alone is enough to convict people of their sin and turn them to God. Those who do not repent after hearing the preaching of the gospel will never come to salvation for there is nothing else in the world that could convince them, not even great signs and miracles. The word of God alone is sharper than a two-edged sword piercing through our stony human hearts to the depths of the soul (Hebrews 4:12). And we are entrusted with this life-changing message mightier than the power it takes to do the impossible and raise someone from the dead. That's a lot of power! God, give us the will to use it well!