Miracles, I have learned, are not the gospel – buy they are its undeniable confirmation. After spending decades on the frontier mission field among an unreached people group, I have witnessed the unmistakable faithfulness and power of God. I have seen God provide resources at the last possible moment, deliver us from physical danger, and heal the sick in ways that opened entire villages to the gospel. Yet, the greatest miracle remains the transformation of a human heart – when rebellion turns to worship and self-sufficiency to surrender.

A work of grace

Miracles point to the ultimate work of grace: salvation and discipleship. They are the visible evidences of an invisible, living God breaking through spiritual darkness. As Jesus promised, “These signs will accompany those who believe” (Mk. 16:17).

We must, however, guard against distortion. When believers chase signs rather than the Saviour, faith becomes shallow and transactional. True discipleship anchors us in the Word and grows deeper through obedience, not spectacle. Even when miracles seem absent, our steady obedience is itself a miracle of God’s grace. God’s power is not confined to the spectacular; his presence is revealed in perseverance and faithfulness.

Africa’s mandate

Today, the centre of global missions is shifting. The African Church – once a mission field – is being called by God to become a mission force. This is not a strategy but a spiritual mandate.  Africa must rise with the gospel – not in dependence on human strength, but in the demonstrated power of the Holy Spirit. The same God who called, provided, and protected in the Book of Acts remains faithful today.

Our steady obedience is itself a miracle of God’s grace.

To be a true blessing to the nations, the African mission movement must rise in faith, unity, and obedience to God’s global call. Our first task is spiritual: to deepen our relationship with Christ and let his compassion for the lost ignite our vision. We must cultivate a theology of dependence on God’s power, not on foreign support, trusting that he who calls also provides. Africa’s unique history has forged resilience, faith in divine provision, a theology of suffering, prayerfulness and community – qualities essential for frontier missions, and which the world desperately needs.

On mission with God

The African Church must intentionally train, send, and support missionaries from our own churches, developing indigenous mission structures rooted in biblical truth and cultural relevance. Partnerships with the global Church should be based on mutual respect and shared purpose, not on dependency. As we go, we carry not only the message of salvation but also the practical expression of God’s love through service, justice, and reconciliation.

We don’t need to wait for validation or resources from the West. As we step out in obedience, the God who called us will confirm his Word with power, provide what is needed, and bring glory to himself among the nations. The mission is his. Our part is to go and let his miracles confirm the gospel message he has entrusted to us.

In this issue of AfriGO, MacPhillips shares his experiences of miracles in his missionary work. Our Feature article highlights a church that witnesses miracles while reaching the unreached. For Training, we bring you two stories of a family that received their expected miracle and another family that didn’t. Enjoy reading and share with others.