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Stepping Into The Supernatural…
1 Corinthians 12:7, 11 'Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good … All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.'(NIV)
 The apostle Paul taught that God has special spiritual gifts, or enablings, for every Christian. Sadly, many believers won't open themselves to that very special empowerment for service. They think that their natural talent is enough to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, people don't need just another word of encouragement, or even an act of kindness; they need a supernatural manifestation of God's love for them and his knowledge of their situation. They need a 'prophecy': a specific word of guidance or encouragement based on God's insight into their future. Or a 'word of knowledge': a message revealing a small part of God's intimate knowledge of their private situation, for their encouragement. Sometimes, they need a 'word of wisdom': a revelation of what they should do about a certain situation, based on God's unlimited understanding. Every one of us can offer natural wisdom in response to a problem, or knowledge based on our experience. But the gifts of the Spirit take us beyond the limitations of our own abilities into the realm of God's power. The word translated in this verse as 'gifts' is better rendered 'manifestations'. The working of supernatural gifts through you and me is God's way of manifesting himself, making himself visible, in response to human need. So, stir up the spiritual gifts God has given you – and watch him show himself through you.
Prayer: 'Lord Jesus, I know you want to release your supernatural spiritual gifts through me, by the Holy Spirit. I open my heart to receive the fullness of your Spirit's power over my life. Please help me to discover and release the spiritual gifts you place within me.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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Hi Mal, you recently preached at our Sunday service at Rhema Bible Church in Joburg, South Africa. You preached God's word with such simplicity and I left church feeling really inspired. It's been a blessing going through the articles on this site.
Elaine, South Africa
Passion: I think it flew out the window the moment political correctnes reared its ugly head! So much in the world today is bland and lacking in intensity but I don't want to calm down!
Ann, Australia
Thank you very much for your informative site as well as EDGES TV.
Chantel, United Kingdom
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