Thorn Ville Church – When we think of miracles in the Bible, we often recall the dramatic: the healing of the lame, the raising of the dead, the casting out of demons. And among those who walked in the supernatural power of God, the apostles particularly Peter and Paul stand as enduring examples of faith in action. But behind every recorded miracle is a deeper Untold Stories of courage, obedience, suffering, and the unshakeable belief that the Kingdom of God was breaking into the world.
The book of Acts reads like a divine adventure, filled with moments where the apostles walked not only with conviction, but in miraculous power. However, these stories are not just spiritual artifacts from the first century. They speak directly to our lives today, revealing what it means to live a life fully yielded to God.
Peter: From Failure to Bold Faith
Peter’s transformation from the impulsive disciple who denied Jesus to the bold leader who healed with his shadow is one of the most powerful arcs in the New Testament. After receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter’s life changed dramatically. In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a man crippled from birth at the temple gate. With no silver or gold to give, Peter says:
“In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
—Acts 3:6 (NKJV)
The man leaps to his feet, and a crowd gathers in astonishment. But it wasn’t the miracle alone that was remarkable it was Peter’s authority and clarity. This wasn’t just a moment of compassion; it was a public declaration of Jesus’ power working through him.
What often goes unnoticed is Peter’s preparation in obscurity. After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, Peter spent days in prayer, waiting in the upper room. He was not just chosen to do miracles; he was prepared to carry power responsibly.
In Acts 5:15, people placed the sick in the streets so Peter’s shadow might fall on them. His reputation had spread not because of fame, but because of faith. It wasn’t superstition. It was evidence of a man so saturated with the Holy Spirit that even his presence carried healing.
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Paul: Miracles Amid Suffering
Paul’s life is a portrait of paradox intense suffering paired with extraordinary miracles. Though not one of the original twelve, Paul’s apostolic ministry took the Gospel farther than most, and with it came a wave of miraculous signs.
In Acts 19, we read about handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Paul being brought to the sick and demon-possessed, resulting in healing and deliverance. Such events may sound unbelievable in modern times, but they were part of Paul’s daily walk in Ephesus a city steeped in occultism and idol worship.
Yet Paul’s miracles were never just displays of spiritual power. They often came after beatings, imprisonment, rejection, and long journeys on foot. One untold truth behind Paul’s miracles is how often they were birthed from deep spiritual resilience.
In Acts 14, after being stoned and left for dead in Lystra, Paul gets up and walks back into the city. Many would see that as madness but Paul saw it as mission. And in the very next verses, he performs yet another miraculous healing.
For Paul, miracles weren’t about theatrics. They were a manifestation of God’s love and a confirmation of the Gospel to the unreached. His power flowed not from comfort, but from complete surrender of Untold Stories.
The Other Apostles: Obedient Vessels of the Spirit
While Peter and Paul take center stage, the other apostles also walked in undeniable power. Philip, a deacon, preached in Samaria and saw evil spirits flee and the paralyzed healed (Acts 8). Stephen, before his martyrdom, performed “great wonders and signs among the people” (Acts 6:8).
These lesser-highlighted apostles remind us that miracles were not exclusive to a spiritual elite. Instead, they flowed through obedient, available hearts. What unites all the apostles is their boldness, their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and their willingness to be misunderstood, persecuted, or even killed.
The “untold” part of their stories is often what they endured behind the scenes: fasting, prayer, rejection, and sacrifice. These were miracles born in secret places, nurtured by lives that prioritized communion with God over comfort.
Bringing Apostolic Power into Our Daily Lives
Instead of closing with a historical summary, let us turn our attention to a question: What do the miracles of the apostles mean for us today?
The apostles’ miracles were not mere signs of their spiritual greatness they were signs of the Gospel breaking into a broken world. Their power came not from personal charisma, but from a deep partnership with the Holy Spirit.
Today, modern believers may not walk the dusty roads of Jerusalem or Ephesus, but we still encounter sickness, oppression, fear, and hopelessness of Untold Stories. And the Spirit that empowered Peter, Paul, and the others is the same Spirit available to those who believe today.
Walking in power begins not with chasing signs, but with cultivating intimacy. It means making space for prayer, stepping out in obedience, and trusting that God still moves through ordinary people willing to be vessels of His love.