The Sign and the Savior
The word miracles comes from the Greek semeion, meaning “a sign, a signal, a mark of identity.” The miracles of Christ were not random acts of compassion—they were signs authenticating His divine mission. They declared to the world: “This is the Christ of God.” Every healing, every deliverance, every wonder—whether turning water into wine or raising the dead—was a living sermon announcing that God had drawn near to restore humanity completely: spirit, soul, and body.
Now consider this truth: if the type—the earthly Jesus—was filled with signs of healing, then the antitype—the risen Christ—must still carry that same power. Otherwise, the type would mislead. Christ’s compassion in Galilee is not ancient history; it is eternal character. He is “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
Dystonia, like many afflictions of the body, causes involuntary muscle spasms, painful contractions, and abnormal postures that can distort movement and speech. It is a physical reminder that creation still groans under the weight of corruption (Romans 8:22). But into that groaning world came the Redeemer who bore both sin and sickness. Matthew 8:17 declares, “Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” He did not merely witness human weakness—He carried it.
When Jesus healed “all that were sick,” He demonstrated that divine healing was no side ministry; it was fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah saw it centuries before: “With His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Healing is not a modern invention, nor a mere blessing for a few—it is written into redemption’s plan. Before the Cross, people were healed on credit for what Jesus would do. Since the Cross, we are healed based on what Jesus has already done.
The most common tradition says, “The age of miracles has passed.” But that statement itself is unscriptural. The same Holy Spirit who healed multitudes in Christ’s earthly ministry is still the Miracle-Worker today. He has not grown weary nor withdrawn His power. As Peter said, “His divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). “All things” includes physical health and renewal.
If you are battling dystonia, you are not forgotten. The spasms and twisting that trouble your body cannot separate you from the love or power of Christ. The same Spirit who hovered over chaos now hovers over your life, waiting for your agreement with His Word. As you thank God for small mercies, He gives more light. Gratitude opens the heart for greater grace. Thank Him for each breath, each hour of peace, each moment of relief—and faith will begin to rise where fear once stood. Healing begins where thanksgiving flows.
The Good Fight of Faith
Paul wrote, “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.” (1 Timothy 6:12) The “good fight” is the one you win—by refusing to let go of what Jesus already bought for you. “Lay hold” means to take, to seize, to receive actively. Healing is not earned, but it is received. It is part of eternal life—God’s quality of life—working now in mortal flesh.
Dystonia may challenge your movement, voice, or daily activity, but it cannot change your covenant. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is quickening your mortal body (Romans 8:11). That quickening may be gradual, but it is real. The Lord has not abandoned His temple to distortion or disease. Your body belongs to Him, and He knows how to set His temple free from the domination of sickness, sin, and Satan.
In Acts 3:16, Peter declared healing through Christ’s name: “His name through faith in His name has made this man strong… the faith which is by Him has given him this perfect soundness.” That “perfect soundness” was the visible testimony of a living Christ. Miracles are not only for comfort—they are signs meant to glorify His name. Healing is not the end; it is the witness that Jesus lives.
So what kind of Gospel do we believe? A partial one, that forgives but does not heal? Or the full Gospel—the one that redeems, restores, and renews? To say the age of miracles is past is to claim the age of the Holy Spirit is past. But the Spirit still breathes life into broken nerves, weary minds, and trembling hands. He still whispers, “Rise and walk,” and faith still answers, “Be it unto me according to Thy Word.”
If you live a long life, you’ll have to overcome much—but you were born to overcome. Each day you lift your eyes and confess His promises, you are fighting the good fight. Healing may not always be instant, but the process is sacred. Every symptom faced with faith becomes a testimony in the making.
Find something to thank God for today. Thank Him that His name is still Jehovah-Rapha—the Lord who heals you. Thank Him that the stripes of Christ still speak your wholeness. Thank Him that the Holy Spirit, the same Miracle-Worker of Pentecost, still lives in you.
Miracles are not mythology—they are signs of the living Christ in you. Dystonia may affect your body, but it cannot stop resurrection life. You can believe this even if you don’t yet understand it. Because the One who bore your pain is alive—and His touch still makes the broken whole.
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About the Authors:
Tony and Lorna Egar are dedicated Christians based in Brisbane, Australia.
With a heart for seeing the sick made whole.
Lorna moves in a gift of healing that isn’t confined to church walls; she has witnessed God’s power touch lives in supermarkets, city parks, and everyday street encounters.
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