UNLOCKING THE SUPERNATURAL – PASTOR CHIGBO BENWONDER NWABUEZE
UNLOCKING THE SUPERNATURAL – PASTOR CHIGBO BENWONDER NWABUEZE
April 27, 2022
Beginning Statements:
- All powers that control and command the supernatural are resident in God. Matt. 28:18; Rom. 13:1
- 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
- At redemption we were born into the supernatural realm. John 3:1-3, 5-6, 4:24; 2 Cor. 5:17
- We unlock our supernatural content by the discovery of who we are from scriptures. Gen. 13:14-15; 1 Cor. 2:9-10
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Nothing turns captivity like favour. Ps. 30:5-7
- 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:
- Be dutiful. Prov. 22:29; Rom 12:11
- Be planted as a seed in service. Ps. 22:30; Gal. 6:9
- 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
- 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.
- 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