In Chapter 8 (“God Speed”) of The Grave Robber, Mark Batterson states that Jesus’ second miracle- healing the royal official’s son- “redefined reality by defying the four dimensions of space and time. It was a long-distance miracle in real time.”
Back in 1964, James Stewart Bell published a groundbreaking paper that disproved the principle of local causes. This meant that everything in the universe is interconnected, regardless of distance. The relationship between particles is mediated by the Fifth Force Himself. Pastor Batterson observes that one reasons we have difficulty believing God for miracles is we think of Him as being subject to the very laws of nature He created and instituted.
“Instantaneous nonlocality” is a technical term describing “an invisible link between particles that defies the four dimensions of time and space. Albert Einstein referred to it as “spooky action at a distance.” Mark adds that Einstein’s reference isn’t a bad definition of prayer. Prayer defies space-time limitations and has no expiration date. Prayer operates at God Speed, as do miracles. Mark explains:
“Miracles rarely happen on our timeline. And you can’t give God a deadline. But you can trust His timing. He’s never early. He’s never late. He’s right on time, every time.”
Today’s question: How does the principle of God Speed affect your thinking regarding miracles and prayer? Please share.
Tomorrow’s blog: “Sweat equity”
