1 Corinthians 12:1-11   Working of miracles: This describes when the Holy Spirit chooses to override the laws of nature, and works in or through an available person or with no person. The Gifts of healing and working of miracles often operate in conjunction with the gift of faith, as in Acts 3:1-8. These things are not done on the whim of the individual, as if the power to heal or work miracles was at their permanent disposal. Instead, they operate as an individual is prompted by God and given the faith to perform such a work ( another example of this is in Acts14:8-10; Read ).   By the way Paul was rewarded with a stoning for this miracle. The result is in verse 19-21 and preaching the gospel to that city, and having made many disciples, they returned to Lystra – people got saved through this miracle. This miracle was the result of the pagan gods in the area and the miracle showed the superior power of the one true God.  Read Acts 9:38-42. Dorcas raised to life and more w