The Ways of God: Understanding the ”How” Behind the Miraculous | Pastor Sarah Chingtok | TMAOG | Camp Meeting 2025 | Day 4

The Ways of God: Understanding the "How" Behind the Miraculous

This session redefines the "mighty acts of God," moving beyond the common perception that they are only grand, supernatural events. Pastor Sarah clarifies that while limbs shooting out or the sick being healed are indeed God's acts, so are the quiet, yet powerful, demonstrations of patience, hope, and perseverance. The core message is that these mighty acts don't happen in a vacuum; they are a direct result of knowing and walking in the ways of God.

Pastor Sarah emphasizes that the "ways" are the "how" of God. It's not just about what He does, but how He does it. For believers, this means our focus shouldn't be on just praying for a miracle to happen, but on understanding the spiritual principles and character that birth those miracles.

The session uses Romans 11:33 to highlight the "unsearchable judgments" and "untraceable ways" of God, and Isaiah 55:8-9 to show that His ways are higher than our own. Therefore, to experience His mighty acts, we must forsake our own thoughts and align with His.

A powerful point made is that Jesus is the ultimate curriculum for understanding these ways. His life, ministry, and ultimate sacrifice are the very blueprint for us to follow. We are called to "imitate" Him, not just admire Him from afar. This leads to the concept of our identification with Christ—being crucified, buried, and raised with Him. This spiritual reality is what empowers us to access the "enormous riches" of God's grace and to manifest His acts.

The session concludes by challenging a common misconception: that all believers have a natural desire for the mighty acts of God. Pastor Sarah suggests that many lack this desire, which hinders them from pursuing the knowledge and understanding required. She stresses that a believer's assignment is the "expectation of heaven" and that our intent matters more to God than our actions.