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Supernatural Advantages Of Believers (Part 5) Series
Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: The supernatural advantage of believers is the unique grace and divine support they receive from God, allowing them to overcome challenges and achieve what human effort alone cannot.
Title: SUPERNATURAL ADVANTAGES OF BELIEVERS (PART 5)
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Ephesians 1:3
Supporting Texts: 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:10
INTRODUCTION:
As we conclude this series, we reflect on the abundant and unending blessings that are the heritage of believers in Christ. These advantages are proofs of God's covenant with His children and serve as a source of strength, victory, and purpose in a world filled with challenges.
21. SUPERNATURAL DIRECTION
a) Guidance by the Holy Spirit:
Believers are led by the Spirit of God into truth and purpose.
Scriptural Reference: Romans 8:14
b) Clarity in decision-making:
God provides wisdom for sound judgement.
Scriptural Reference: James 1:5
c) Divine revelations:
God reveals hidden things to His children.
Scriptural Reference: Jeremiah 33:3
d) God’s word as a lamp:
The Bible serves as a guide for life's journey.
Scriptural Reference: Psalm 119:105
e) Biblical Example: The wise men being divinely directed to Jesus by a star (Matthew 2:1-12).
22. SUPERNATURAL JOY
a) Joy as a fruit of the Spirit:
True joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit.
Scriptural Reference: Galatians 5:22
b) Joy in trials:
Believers experience joy even in difficulties.
Scriptural Reference: James 1:2
c) Overflowing joy:
God fills His children with exceeding joy.
Scriptural Reference: Psalm 16:11
d) Joy as strength:
The joy of the Lord empowers believers.
Scriptural Reference: Nehemiah 8:10
e) Biblical Example: Paul and Silas rejoicing and singing in prison (Acts 16:25).
23. SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE
a) Provision for every need:
God supplies all our needs according to His riches.
Scriptural Reference: Philippians 4:19
b) Abundant grace:
God’s grace is sufficient for every situation.
Scriptural Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:8
c) Overflowing blessings:
Believers experience blessings that overflow.
Scriptural Reference: Malachi 3:10
d) A life of sufficiency:
God makes believers sufficient in all things.
Scriptural Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:5
e) Biblical Example: Jesus feeding the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish (John 6:1-14).
24. SUPERNATURAL VICTORY
a) Victory through the cross:
Jesus’ sacrifice secured our triumph over sin and death.
Scriptural Reference: Colossians 2:15
b) Victory in spiritual warfare:
Believers are more than conquerors in Christ.
Scriptural Reference: Romans 8:37
c) Victory over the world:
Faith in Christ gives us victory over worldly challenges.
Scriptural Reference: 1 John 5:4
d) Assurance of eternal victory:
God’s promises assure us of ultimate triumph.
Scriptural Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:57
e) Biblical Example: David defeating Goliath by faith in God (1 Samuel 17:45-50).
25. SUPERNATURAL GLORIFICATION
a) Transformation into Christ’s image:
Believers are changed from glory to glory.
Scriptural Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:18
b) Sharing in God’s glory:
We are called to partake in His divine glory.
Scriptural Reference: Romans 8:17
c) Eternal glorification:
God will glorify believers in eternity.
Scriptural Reference: 1 Peter 5:10
d) Glorification as God’s witnesses:
Our lives reflect His glory to the world.
Scriptural Reference: Matthew 5:16
e) Biblical Example: Jesus glorified on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8).
CONCLUSION:
The supernatural advantages of believers highlight the richness of God’s blessings and the power available to those who trust in Him. By living in awareness of these advantages, believers can confidently walk in victory, joy, and purpose, knowing that they are heirs of God's promises.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the supernatural direction I enjoy through Your Spirit.
2. Lord, let Your joy overflow in my life, regardless of circumstances.
3. Father, bless me with supernatural abundance in every area of my life.
4. Lord, grant me victory over every challenge I face.
5. Father, glorify Yourself in my life and make me a reflection of Your glory.
6. Lord, guide my steps and decisions according to Your will.
7. Father, let Your supernatural joy be my strength.
8. Lord, open the heavens and pour out blessings that overflow in my life.
9. Father, thank You for the victory secured for me through Christ.
10. Lord, transform me into the image of Your glory.
