SIGNS AND WONDERS

First, that has nothing to do with the OP.

Second, "not necessary" does not equate in any way to "never happens". Try applying some elementary logic to your views.

Yes, of course nothing wrong. I usually try to keep in mind what Paul instructs us in Romans 8 regarding our attitude when we are sick

18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

The question I have for you is why they happen and why do they happen today ?

As I understand it for anyone, if they have faith in God it will happen. Faith doesn't question, It just does. When I have prayed for someone and they get healed, I just know that is what is going to happen.

A 4 Y.O. doesn't delve into the theology of it. They put their faith into action and lo and behold what they were expecting happens. If you doubt, it is very likely nothing happens. These four-year-olds prayed because they expected something to happen because they had seen miracles happen before so to them it was an everyday occurrence and there was nothing in their theology that said a 4 y.o could not pray for a miracle.

I am sure it helped growing up in an environment where miracles were the norm, not the exception.

Why do you think Paul advise Timothy to drink wine for his illness? 1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

Why not just declare "by his stripes you are healed"?

Sad to say, but Africa is leading the pack in abuse, the false prosperity gospel has taken hold, as wealthy church leaders drive around in luxury cars, living in luxury homes, flying private jets, as people starve?.

The skepticism is nothing new. It's not like this was not described or addressed in the Bible:

"Master, we saw another casting the devils out in Your name, and we forbade him, because he followed not with us" "Forbid him not, for there is no man who does a miracle in my name that can soon afterward speak evil of Me", And also: "Forbid him not, for he who is not against us is for us". In short, God has chosen his way of operation long ago. He will use everyone He can, and sort out the details later.

Jesus remarked, when questioned if His healing was from God:
"Satan cannot cast out satan, for his kingdom will not stand"
We should have this in mind. When someone gets healed, satan cannot be the one who healed them. What a terrible thing to suggest, that healing can come from satan, don't we know to make a difference between the Spirit's fruits and demonic fruits? Vehemently saying things like these is sure to invoke condemnation. These people think they know the Spirit but they don't, and when they finally die and meet Him for real whose presence so repulsed them on earth, what do you think happens?

Also Jesus said:
"When therefore ye who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more the Father in Heaven will give good things to those who ask Him?"
So we don't ask for a fish, and get a snake. We don't ask for bread, to get a stone. We don't sincerely pray to God to help us only to get a demonic "not of God" response, because it's not how this works, Jesus said it's not how it works, and people who still doubt need to re-read their Bibles. God always hears. Always helps. It's only that His help doesn't always come in the form and on time schedule we imagined. But sometimes it does, though!

But the OP didn't even specify anything about any church, or pastor, or their beliefs or legitimacy. They simply stated that poor people come to church and pray for healing for hours and they have many breakthroughs through faith and prayer. Why would our reflex be to doubt that, or believe that these desperate people come and ask for a fish and Father gives them a snake?

What Paul told Timothy is irrelevant to my story of what happened in Burundi. In every situation that I have read about where miracles do happen, I have read that some miracles do not happen. God is sovereign so he decides who gets healed and who doesn't. It is not for me or anyone else to question why that is the case.

Jesus healed many, many people, but there were some people he did not heal. Work that one out.

It’s relevant to this topic because Paul had the sign gift healing in acts. His handkerchiefs could heal

But when he wrote Timothy, he was reaching the end of his ministry and life.

What Paul told Timothy is irrelevant to my story of what happened in Burundi. In every situation that I have read about where miracles do happen, I have read that some miracles do not happen. God is sovereign so he decides who gets healed and who doesn't. It is not for me or anyone else to question why that is the case.

Jesus healed many, many people, but there were some people he did not heal. Work that one out.

I will say it again. It is not relevant because Paul was not called to minister in Burundi. And age has no relevance to signs and wonders being performed.

I'm saying we need to look at what the bible says . And its clear these signs accompanied those that needed confirmation of their message...to the Jews. Its not happening today in that same way . I don't say its ceased Just that its not arbitrary. Its for the jews . Not Gentiles .

You're drawing conclusions from narrative passages, not from didactic passages. Nothing in Scripture says that the Jews needed confirmation while Gentiles didn't, nor that healings were for Jews but not Gentiles.

Jesus and the apostles ministry was Jewish and to Jews. The bible says ' Jews seek after a sign ' . God's dealing with the Jews has always been through signs . Think moses ect . Jesus confirms his ministry to the Jews with signs and miracles. Jewish signs and miracles. Not one miracle or sign he did was random or arbitrary. Gentiles are not given signs and miracles as confirming the message . Jews everytime .

Again, your conclusion is incorrect because you are not applying sound hermeneutical methods. I suggest you take a class or read a good book on the subject.

God's dealings with the Jews included signs but was never limited to signs. Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar were gentile kings, but God showed Himself to them through signs. Those events trump your position. Nothing in Scripture states or clearly implies that Gentiles are not given signs.

Paul did indeed write, "The Jews look after a sign". However, right after that, he wrote, "but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block". In other words, God doesn't respond with signs just because Jews want signs. Maybe instead of taking isolated verses out of their context in order to support your position, learn how to take the words of Scripture in their context and you will have some hope of drawing sound conclusions.

As I understand it for anyone, if they have faith in God it will happen. Faith doesn't question, It just does. When I have prayed for someone and they get healed, I just know that is what is going to happen.

A 4 Y.O. doesn't delve into the theology of it. They put their faith into action and lo and behold what they were expecting to happen. If you doubt, it is very likely nothing happens. These four-year-olds prayed because they expected something to happen because they had seen miracles happen before so to them it was an everyday occurrence and there was nothing in their theology that said a 4 y.o could not pray for a miracle.

I am sure it helped growing up in an environment where miracles were the norm, not the exception.

Jesus and the apostles ministry was Jewish and to Jews. The bible says ' Jews seek after a sign ' . God's dealing with the Jews has always been through signs . Think moses ect . Jesus confirms his ministry to the Jews with signs and miracles. Jewish signs and miracles. Not one miracle or sign he did was random or arbitrary. Gentiles are not given signs and miracles as confirming the message . Jews everytime .