Full Idea
When the young Brahmin threw her two lotuses, they stood suspended in the air. This was one of the miracles by which the Buddhas impress people, to make them listen to the truth.
Gist of Idea
The Buddha made flowers float in the air, to impress people, and make them listen
Source
Mahavastu (The Great Event [c.200], I.231-9)
Book Reference
'Buddhist Scriptures', ed/tr. Conze,Edward [Penguin 1959], p.23
A Reaction
Presumably this is the reason that Jesus did miracles. It is hard to spot the truth among the myriad of lies, if there is no supporting miracle to give authority to the speaker.