UNLOCKING THE SUPERNATURAL – PASTOR CHIGBO BENWONDER NWABUEZE

April 27, 2022
UNLOCKING THE SUPERNATURAL - PASTOR CHIGBO BENWONDER NWABUEZE

Beginning Statements:

  1. All powers that control and command the supernatural are resident in God. Matt. 28:18; Rom. 13:1
  2. It takes power to command miracles. Acts 3:10-13, 14:11, 28:6. The supernatural nature of God is locked up in every child of God. John. 1:12, 3:8
  3. At redemption we were born into the supernatural realm. John 3:1-3, 5-6, 4:24; 2 Cor. 5:17
  4. We unlock our supernatural content by the discovery of who we are from scriptures. Gen. 13:14-15; 1 Cor. 2:9-10
  5. The scripture is the light into our future. Ps. 40:6-8. The volume of The Book is what adds value to our lives. Our real redemptive status is captured in the pages of The Book. Luke 4:16-22; James 1:21-25

A revelation of who we are in redemption is fundamental to all supernatural manifestations in life. Rom. 8:19; John 1:5,8-9; John 10:30-35

Who are we in redemption?

  1. We are redeemed ambassadors of Christ as we engage in soul-winning. 2 Cor. 5:20; Prov. 13:17; Luke 10:1, 22:35. We are kingdom representatives. Mark 3:13-15
  2. We are redeemed to command supernatural breakthroughs through engagement with light of The Word. Matt. 11:11. By light we can live a higher life. Isa. 60:1-3,8,15,22; Matt 5:13-16; John 9:5
  3. We are redeemed as heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ. Rom. 8:17; 1 Peter 1:4; Ps. 89:27; Acts 20:32. Your inheritance is in God. Gal. 4:7; 1 Pet. 4:13
  4. We are redeemed as the light of the world, making us unstoppable by the powers of darkness. John 1:1-5, 8:12, Eph. 5:8; Rom. 13:12
  5. By redemption, upon baptism in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost who is the fountain of signs and wonders now dwells in us, turning us to wonders among men. Zech. 3:8; Rom. 8:11; Acts 2:14-19; John 14:15-17
  6. By redemption we have eternal life, that is, sharing the same kind of life with God, which empowers us to operate in His realm as we believe. John 3:15-16; Rom. 6:23

Note:

  1. Nothing turns captivity like favour. Ps. 30:5-7
  2. Nothing flies like favour. Exo. 3:21, 12:36; Ps. 105:37; Acts 7:9-10

Jesus was a product of favour. Luke 1:28-35

What to do to activate the heritage of favour:

Favour is merited by good understanding. Prov. 3:4; 13:15. 

Favour is not free. Ps. 45:12; Isa. 49:23; Titus 2:11. 

Sincere service is the currency that acquires favour. Josh. 24:14-15; Job 36:11

For our stewardship to result in all-round favour:

  1. Be dutiful. Prov. 22:29; Rom 12:11
  2. Be planted as a seed in service. Ps. 22:30; Gal. 6:9
  3. Be cheerful in your countenance. 2 Cor. 9:7 ; Gen. 4:5-6. Problems exist as life persists; be cheerful. Gen. 4:6; Prov. 27:19. Serving God in sadness is inviting sickness and badness. Neh. 2:2; 1 Sam. 1:18-19
  4. We must be willing to go the extra mile in service. 1 John 3:16-18. Sacrifice does not mean you have surplus; it only means you know how it feels not to have. Prov. 22:9. If sacrifice doesn’t pain you, it won’t pay you.
  5. We must be committed to serving God with our finances which will keep the heaven over us open for continuous financial favour. John 19:30,38; Isa. 53:7-10; Matt. 28:11-15