15th November, 2025
Morning Devotional
*THE MIRACLE-SEEKING GENERATION -Chasing Signs, Missing the Saviour*
*SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY*
“A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” — Matthew 12:39 (NKJV)
*DEVOTIONAL REFLECTION*
In every generation, there arises a fascination with the miraculous. People rush to where the latest “move of God” is reported, searching for the spectacular — a healing, a prophecy, a manifestation. Yet Jesus warned that an obsession with signs often exposes a deeper spiritual hunger — not for God Himself, but for what He can do. The miracle-seeking generation is not new; it existed even in Christ’s day. The crowds that once cried “Hosanna” sought the loaves and fishes, not the Bread of Life. When the miracles stopped, so did their loyalty.
True faith goes beyond fascination; it seeks relationship. Signs and wonders are meant to point us to the Saviour, not replace Him. God still performs miracles today — He heals, provides, and delivers — but when miracles become our measure of spirituality, we lose the essence of faith. The miracle may satisfy for a moment, but only intimacy with the Miracle Worker transforms a life. Without His presence, power becomes empty and performance-driven. “Hungry for power, empty of presence” describes a heart that has replaced the altar of worship with the stage of spectacle.
God calls His people back to obedience over observation. His Word is the greatest miracle — living, active, and able to change any situation. Signs follow those who believe; they do not precede belief. To seek His hands is to desire what He gives, but to seek His face is to desire who He is. The more we pursue His presence, the less we chase after proof. In a world obsessed with instant wonders, may we be the generation that walks by faith, anchored in the Word, and full of His glory.
*SPIRITUAL NUGGET*
Chasing signs may lead you to movements, but seeking His presence will anchor you in the Master.
*PRAYER FOR TODAY*
Lord Jesus, deliver me from a faith that only seeks the spectacular. Teach me to love your presence more than your power, and to obey your Word even when I see no sign. Let my heart burn for intimacy with you, not the applause of miracles. Draw me deeper into your truth and make me a vessel that carries both your presence and your purity. In Jesus name. Amen.
*STEP FOR THE DAY*
Spend a few quiet minutes today reading one Gospel passage without rushing. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus, not just His miracles, but His character, compassion, and communion with the Father.
*YOUR DAILY AFFIRMATION*
I am a seeker of His presence, not a chaser of signs. I walk by faith, rooted in His Word, filled with His Spirit, and anchored in His love.
DEW OF HEAVEN
With Dr. Stephen Akinmosa
M.Th,. D.Th.
Email: dew@dewofheaven.org
www.dewofheaven.org
