When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation." Luke 11:29-30 (ESV)
When God calls a generation evil, it is evil. The reason given here is that this generation seeks a sign. One might think that this would not be evil, yet, in reality, it is something that Satan can easily use to distract and distort reality.
Those who evaluate God based on miracles observed are seeking more of a genie in a bottle than God. If you want to be wowed, look at the creation.
People tend to get used to the many miraculous things God has already done and is doing and want more. There is no need for more.
When Moses did various actions to prove God was with Him, the evil magicians did the same several times. If your only evaluation tool was miracles, you would be confused.
Satan has powers, too, and, although limited by God, is not shy about using them to distract and distort. We need to be careful not to seek the sign but to seek Jesus. Christianity is not about miracles or "wow" moments; it is about Christ. We need to make it about Him alone.
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