The Gift of Miracles: Meaning, Bible Verses & Signs You Have It
The gift of miracles is the Spirit-given ability to be God's instrument for works of power that go beyond natural explanation — interventions that authenticate the gospel and awaken faith. The New Testament word is simply "powers": God doing what only God can do, through a yielded person.
Where it appears in Scripture
“…to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits…”
— 1 Corinthians 12:10
“And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul…”
— Acts 19:11
Signs you might have the gift of miracles
- You pray for impossible situations with genuine expectation, not resignation.
- You've witnessed God act beyond natural explanation in response to prayer you were part of.
- Your faith rises — not shrinks — when circumstances are hopeless.
- Stories of God's power produce worship in you, not skepticism.
Where this gift serves in the church
This gift serves in bold prayer ministry, healing services, frontier missions, and anywhere the church confronts situations only God can move — often paired closely with the gifts of faith and healing.
How it pairs with your personality
Miracles pairs with the gift of faith more than any personality type — though D-wired believers often pray the boldest public prayers, and S-wired ones persist in private until the answer comes. The free assessment measures both together — your gifts and your DISC profile — because the same gift looks different in different people.
Common questions
Do miracles still happen today?
Christians across traditions answer differently, and our assessment respects your church's theological tradition in how this gift is framed. What's constant: God's power hasn't diminished, and every tradition prays to a God who can act.
Can I make a miracle happen?
No — Scripture never portrays the gift as on-demand power. Even Paul couldn't heal at will. The gift is availability and faith; the timing and outcome are God's alone.