The Night I Witnessed a Miracle in Jamaica

The Night I Witnessed a Miracle in Jamaica

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to join a missionary team traveling to Jamaica. It was a wonderful experience, and a particular highlight from that trip often comes to mind. I think you’ll enjoy reading about it.

The weather was beautiful in Jamaica. During the day, we enjoyed the warm sunshine, and at night, our services went off without a hitch. Many were saved, even as the local folks stood by, some with very large joints tucked behind their ears — haha! Others were curious, asking why we were there, especially since, just the week before, a white man had been killed in the area. We hadn’t heard about that, but it didn’t change anything for us. We were there on a mission, and we trusted that God would guide and protect us.

Before this trip, I had already witnessed the miraculous impact of God's power in my family. I knew, without a doubt, that God saves, delivers, and heals. I went to Jamaica expecting God to do something amazing because that’s where my faith is — always believing that God moves when we anticipate His presence and power.

Our team held nightly street services in a rough area of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Trust me, tourists didn’t go to this area. After one service (it was late at night), the local pastor asked me to pray for a very sick man to receive Jesus. The man had been kicked out of the local hospital because he had no money or insurance. He had bandages all over him and was on crutches. They said he had sickle cell anemia.

We knelt down, and I led him in a prayer. After we finished, I said to him, “The same God who saved you will heal you.” (That had to be the Holy Spirit prompting me.) He was open to being prayed for, so I began to pray, and he was clearly being touched by God.

In the meantime, a small crowd had gathered across from us in the street. (We were on an elevated ministry area looking out onto the street.) Suddenly, a man with blond hair in the middle of the crowd shouted out to me, “Tell him to get up and walk!” I did, and the man did! He started jumping and dancing around, saying, “What’s happening to me?” and I said, “That’s the power of God.”

Well, he left healed, carrying his crutches. I praise God for what He did that night. Only He can do that! I never saw the blond man after that. He was there, and then he was gone. I don’t know what happened to him. I was telling the story years later, and someone suggested the man was an angel. I think he was.

I want to encourage you to have faith in God and take advantage of the opportunities He puts before you. There is some preparation involved. If you don’t already know how, you should learn how to pray for yourself and others. Find a mentor or take a class. Learn how to lead someone in the prayer of salvation. John G. Lake Ministries has a great series on Divine Healing that I highly recommend. My church, Agape Faith in Clemmons, NC, also offers classes that teach about healing and prayer. Then, when you're asked to pray, you can pray more effectively. And if you sense there's something more, trust the Holy Spirit within you. Many call it the anointing — those moments when you just know that the Holy Spirit is moving in you and through you.

This is not to say that miracles only happen when you feel the anointing — they will happen regardless. I know this to be true. But it is a special kind of blessing when you’re right in the middle of what God is doing, and you’re aware of His presence. By stepping out in faith and trusting God, your life and the lives of those around you will never be the same. Don’t get all religious; just be yourself and let God be God.

Scripture Reflection

The Bible reminds us of the power of faith and prayer. Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) tells us, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is believing in God's promises, even when we cannot see the outcome. Mark 11:24 (NKJV) also assures us, "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." These scriptures encourage us to pray boldly and expectantly, knowing that God hears and responds.

If you’re in need of a miracle today, remember that God is still in the business of healing and restoration. Trust Him, pray boldly, and expect the miraculous. And if you need prayer, don’t hesitate to reach out — jeffryjbrown@gmail.com.

May you always walk in faith, expecting God to do great things in and through your life. Remember, His miracles are not just for others; they are for you too. Stay expectant, stay open, and let God surprise you with His grace.