How Trusting in God Enables the Miraculous

Recently, I read through Daniel and Mark and noticed an incredible connection:

The miraculous often appears when linked to a person’s trust in God.

I spotted this in the story of the synagogue leader whose daughter was sick (see Mark 5:36). After approaching Jesus for healing, he was told, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Just believe. That statement shifted the atmosphere from fear to faith and enabled the daughter to be resurrected. But how?

Obviously, it was the power of the Holy Spirit. But there was something else that invited breakthrough: trust.

How Trust Activates the Father’s Heart

Jesus partnered with the Father and the Holy Spirit in perfect unity. Through this connection, Jesus demonstrated how to live from Heaven’s reality. The apostle John writes:

“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”  – John 21:25 NIV

Isn’t that incredible? Every physical and spiritual obstacle bowed to Jesus’ authority. Partnership with God allowed for the supernatural to invade every aspect of life.

Jesus’ example demonstrates these powerful truths:

1. Understand the Father’s heart.
   
2. Partner with the Holy Spirit.
   
3. Trust in God to access the supernatural.
   

The Power of Trust

If you include words like belief and faith, Jesus’ teachings on trust appear more than 70 times in Scripture.

Throughout His ministry, Jesus called us to believe in God’s goodness. It wasn’t just an afterthought; it was crucial. Jesus said:

“If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” – John 14:13

This perspective not only encourages us to pray; it invites us to contend for the miraculous!

However, this doesn’t mean we create a formula (e.g., Trust = Answered Prayer). It simply reminds us to deepen our trust, even in situations that feel hopeless.

Fear vs. Trust

The book of Daniel offers a powerful example of how trusting in God unlocks the miraculous:

“When Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.” – Daniel 6:23 NIV

Daniel had so much faith in God, it invited the angelic realm to shut the lions’ mouths! Powerful:

“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions.” – Daniel 6:22 NIV

This story gets even more shocking when you consider the fate of the Babylonian leaders who condemned Daniel:

“The men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den… Before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.” – Daniel 6:24

Think about that.

Daniel spent the night untouched, surrounded by hungry lions. But the Babylonian leaders didn’t survive one second. Why?

Daniel trusted in God and aligned himself with the Almighty. The Babylonians were in opposition to the Lord, and it cost them their lives. 

Say No to the Lions

Right now, picture those obstacles that are threatening you: financial stress, physical sickness, or relationship pain. Imagine them as hungry lions in a cold, dark den, surrounding you.

Now remember Jesus’ words:

“Don’t be afraid; just believe.” – Mark 5:36

Declare this out loud:

 “I see you, fear. I send you back in Jesus’ Name. Jesus, I declare that You will deliver me from this situation and bring me lasting peace.”

Continue declaring this until you feel a shift in your spirit from fear to hope. 

Then, watch your situation start to change.