Raising Kids Who Believe God Still Works Miracles
I still remember my first time at Vacation Bible School. I was about ten, sitting in a room full of kids, all of us a little nervous but excited to be there. Our faces lit up with wonder as we heard about the boy’s small lunch, five loaves and two fish, and how Jesus multiplied it to feed a massive crowd.
That week, we heard more stories. Big ones. Stories about seas parting and lions being silenced. Stories of lepers healed and blind men seeing again. It was like stepping into another world. One where God did amazing, impossible things, right in the middle of someone’s everyday life.
For a lot of us, that was the first time we had heard of miracles. Some kids had never opened a Bible before. Others had only heard Jesus’ name when someone was mad. But in that moment, we were hooked. The idea that Jesus could take something so small and do something so big it felt like magic, only better. It felt real.
And then we left.
Most of those kids went home thinking it was just a cool story. Like something from a superhero movie. Something that happened a long time ago, but not something that had anything to do with their life. Not something that felt like it could help with what they were really going through: broken homes, feeling left out, anxiety that kept them up at night, or the hurt of being picked on and misunderstood.
Looking back, it breaks my heart.
Because the miracles in the Bible are not just stories. They are real. They happened. And they show us exactly who God is. His power. His compassion. His glory. And He has not changed. He is still working. Still moving. Still doing what only He can do.
If we want our kids to truly believe that, we have to do more than tell the story. We have to show them what the miracles mean and how they still matter today.
As parents, we want our kids to have more than head knowledge about God. We want them to know Him. To believe He is real, powerful, and present in their lives today. But let’s be honest. Sometimes the Bible can feel like a highlight reel of jaw-dropping moments that we do not see in our everyday lives. The seas are not parting when we run late for co-op. Water is not turning into grape juice at lunchtime.
So how do we raise kids who believe that the God who performed miracles in Scripture is still at work today?
It starts with helping them see what those miracles reveal about Him.
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Miracles Show Us God’s Power
Miracles are not about shock value. They are about showing who God is and what He is capable of. In the Bible, God stops storms, parts the sea, and raises the dead. Not to impress anyone, but to make it clear that He has complete authority over creation, time, and life itself.
When God parted the Red Sea, He was not just making a way for His people. He was showing that nothing stands in His way. When Jesus calmed the storm, it was more than a rescue. It was a reminder that even the wind listens to Him. And when He raised Lazarus, He showed that death does not have the final say.
That is the kind of power our kids need to understand. Not just the power to fix things, but the power that speaks the universe into motion. The power that holds all things together. When kids see God that way, their confidence in Him grows. He becomes more than a helper in hard times. He becomes their source of strength.
Miracles Reveal God’s Compassion
The power behind the miracles is amazing, but what makes them unforgettable is the heart behind them. Jesus never performed miracles to show off. He did them because He cared. He stopped for the broken, the hungry, the grieving, and the overlooked.
He healed the sick. He fed the crowds. He comforted the hurting. Not because they earned it, but because He loved them.
I want my kids to understand that kind of love. A love that notices when they are hurting and moves toward them. A love that does not depend on perfect behavior. A love that steps into their fear and brings peace.
I remember when my son broke his arm. He was six at the time, and it was a rough break. The kind doctors usually fix with pins or rods. It broke my heart to see him in so much pain. After surgery, when he woke up, the first thing he said was, “God was with me!” And he was right. I looked at him and said, “Yes, He was.”
The doctors were surprised. They had expected a harder recovery, but the bones had lined up perfectly. No pins. No rods. Just healing. I tell my son that story often, because I want him to remember. God was there, and He cared.
Our kids need stories like that. Not just the ones in the Bible, but the ones in their own lives. Stories that help them see God’s compassion is not just something we talk about. It is something we can trust.
Miracles Are for God’s Glory, Not Just Our Relief
It is easy to think of miracles as solutions. Someone is sick, so they get better. Someone is in need, so God provides. And yes, God often steps in and helps in big ways. But that is not the main reason miracles happen.
Every miracle in Scripture points to something bigger. It points to who God is.
In John 9, Jesus heals a man who had been blind from birth. The disciples want to know why the man was born that way. Jesus answers that it happened so “the works of God might be displayed in him.” That miracle was not just about helping someone see. It was about showing everyone watching that God is good and full of glory.
When we talk about miracles with our kids, we can help them shift their focus. Instead of asking, “What did God do?” we can ask, “What did God show us about Himself?” That kind of question helps them trust God even when life is hard and the answers do not come right away.
Our Miracles Bible study aims to help answer those questions by exploring miracles found in the Bible and helping kids understand the purpose behind them.
God Still Works Miracles Today
God may not be parting seas in our living rooms, but He has not stopped working. He is still writing stories that display His glory and still inviting us to be part of them.
We just have to open our eyes.
A child giving their life to Christ is a miracle. A heart that forgives when it has been hurt is a miracle. Provision that comes at just the right time, peace that makes no sense in the middle of a storm, healing that surprises the doctors—these are miracles too.
Not Consumed owner, Kim, often shares about her son Luke’s battle with childhood cancer. The treatments were long and hard, and the fear was real. But through that trial, God showed up in ways that changed their family forever. Luke eventually said, “Cancer is the best thing that ever happened to me,” because he had seen God so clearly through it. Today, he is healthy and thriving, a living reminder of how God walks with us through the most challenging moments.
Miracles like these help our kids see that God is near. They need to know His power is not only found in dramatic healings, but also in quiet strength, steady trust, and His presence when everything feels uncertain.
Helping our kids recognize these moments is one of the best ways we can strengthen their faith. The Stones of Remembrance journal was created to help families do just that. It gives families a simple way to write down and remember the moments when they saw God at work. Because when we remember what He has done, it helps us trust what He is still doing.
Helping Our Kids Believe in the God of Miracles
If we want our kids to believe that God still works miracles, we need to help them see it in everyday life.
We can talk about the times God answered our prayers or provided something we could not have made happen on our own. We can share the quiet moments too—the peace in the waiting, the strength to forgive, the grace to keep going. When kids see that faith is not just about knowing the Bible but living it, their own faith begins to grow.
Reading Bible stories together is also powerful. Not just reading them, but helping our kids see that they are true. They are not fairy tales. They are part of the same story our family is living today. The same God who worked in Scripture is working right now.
Encourage your kids to pray with boldness. Remind them that God can do anything. But also teach them that sometimes He says no or wait, and that is still good. He is not good because He does what we want. He is good because of who He is.
The Same God
The God who parted the Red Sea is the same God walking beside your child today. The God who raised the dead, healed the broken, and fed the hungry has not changed. Even when we do not see the miraculous, we can trust in the character of the God who never changes.
Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” That is the truth we stand on. That is the foundation our kids need.
Let’s raise children who believe that miracles are not just stories from the past. Let’s teach them to see the ways God is still working, still moving, and still showing His glory in both big and small ways.
If your family wants to go deeper, the Miracles Bible study is a great place to start. It helps kids explore what the miracles in Scripture teach us about God and how those same truths apply today. Because our kids do not just need to know the stories, they need to know the God behind them.
Misty Bailey has had a passion for writing since childhood. Growing up, she spent hours reading Little House on the Prairie and American Girl books while crafting her own pioneer adventures. Today, she channels her love for storytelling into encouraging and equipping homeschool moms with practical, real-life advice because homeschooling is about growth, not perfection. When she’s not writing or homeschooling, you’ll likely find her strategizing (and hopefully winning) a game of Catan with family and friends, deep in a historical fiction novel, on a date with her hubby, or enjoying time at church.
