All things are lawful
for me, but all things edify not. – 1Co 10:23
We’re supernatural by nature. That means our
every sleeping, breathing… living is supernatural. We do not have to walk on
water or ski through a revolving door to prove our supernaturalness; we’re
supernatural even if all we do is push paper all day.
Proving and evidencing of powers is the
characteristic of magic, witchcraft and other practices of darkness. One cannot
insult a witchdoctor, especially publicly, and expect to go scot-free; there
must be consequences, he must show you – and the world – that he has POWER.
Unfortunately, many Christians, even anointed men of God, take this approach to
manifesting the inherent supernatural power we have in us.
Even the fictional Superman will tell you that
“with great power comes great responsibility”. If Jesus could animate stones to
praise him (Luk 19:40) He most definitely could turn them into bread, but He
refused to be goaded by the Devil into display of power for power sake. (Mt
4:3,4).
Some ministers today pride themselves in their
ability to display the supernatural. But human beings are inherently
insatiable, and if you walk on water today, they’ll ask that you to walk on air
tomorrow. Gradually, they’ll turn you from being a man of God to being a
magician – nothing more than an anointed entertainer. Such people are ever learning (or in this case, ever
seeing) but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, (Tim 2Ti 3:7).
Paul says that “the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for PROFIT,”
(1Co 12:7); not for entertainment or showmanship but for “serving” (CEV). Elijah used his powers to cancel unfavourable
appointments (2Ki 1:9-15), Elisha used his to maul his affronters (I can
understand his frustration, I’m bald too); but we have a different spirit (Lk 9:54,5); we do not act based on fear
or convenience, we act by the instigation of faith and love, (Rom 14:23; 1Co
13:1).
AMEN.
More Blessings await
you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN
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