Supernatural

Luke 7:11 Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12 As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." 14 Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.

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If man is both natural and spiritual, it stands to reason that he has needs associated with both aspects of living.  If the natural side can be helped with natural means then man can provide help for himself and others.  But man does not have supernatural capability (hence the fascination with Superheros!).  He needs to find help from one who does have supernatural power.  When the supernatural overcomes the laws of nature we know that we have experienced a power only available to the One who is sovereign over all.  When Jesus brought back to life the young man in the story above He demonstrated that He had power over the greatest natural enemy of man....death.  

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See how Paul describes Jesus from Colossians, chapter 1:  16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 

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If we are to find life that transcends the natural.  If we are to find healing for the deepest spiritual needs...that no scalpel can find, scan can see or medication touch we need Jesus.  He is motivated by compassion for His flock, seeks to provide life to the dead and restoration of joy and peace to the heart.  It's not just His power...it's His compassion that is supernatural.

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blessings,

Rob Smith

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"Death is inevitable.  Life is a choice!"

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live."