Just a quick look at Scripture tells us clearly that a belief in the supernatural should be, has to be, an important part of our walk as a Christian.  It’s vital to note that without supernatural help we are an impotent people and unable to accomplish anything worthy of our heritage.  How do we engage this mysterious help?  How do we, who are comfortable in the carnal, manage to touch and experience this enormous power that is largely wasted upon us and lies dormant in much of the church today?   I think first, we must believe in the reality of it and Him.  That He and the power He wields actually exists!  It’s surprising when you hear folks confess faith in a supernatural God and then see them almost ashamed to be expressive with their praise of Him.  If God is real, then the knowledge of this fact should completely change our lives.  He sees, He knows, He understands our motives and how real or anemic our faith actually is.  Understanding the fact that God exists within reality and is not a belief created by the mind of ancient man leads us (or should lead us) into an overwhelming desire for a communal relationship with Him.  This, of course, is pursued by prayer . . . solitary, corporate, silent, loud, whenever, wherever, however, with whomever – prayer!  It’s how we express our thankfulness, our fears, our passion, our needs. It’s how we communicate with the supernatural Creator who lovingly exists within our sphere of understanding for this very reason – to be known.

God, being real, has a Creator’s desire for those who faith Him; to experience His realness, to trust in His ability, and to have confidence in His power.  Armed with this knowledge we are then able to move freely within the supernatural not being amazed at it’s existence but rather overwhelmed at the love behind it!

Teach me your way, O Lord!
Dale

How uncommon is sense?  How can my brain be on vacation so often when the rest of me is working so hard?  Too many times it’s the things in plain sight that end up tripping us up!  The simple or the obvious that reach up and grab us.
I was reading a list recently that someone sent me of real instructions for everyday products.  We can’t be this dumb – can we?  
* Iron: “Do not iron clothes while you’re wearing them.”  (Nobody here does that, right?)
* Hair dryer: “Do not use while sleeping.”  (There goes my multitasking!)
* Bar of soap: “Use as regular soap.”  (As opposed to the irregular soap you sometimes use?)
* Chainsaw: “Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.”  (Wimps!)
* Kitchen knife: “Warning keep out of children.”  (Everybody else beware!)
* Bag of peanuts: “Warning, contains nuts.”  (What?  I’m so confused!)
You know why these warnings are posted, don’t you?  The manufactures are concerned about our sanity!  I mean who hasn’t thought, “I’ll just grab the chain and stop the saw?”
How many lost souls are going to stand before a holy and righteous God and cry, “Foul!  We didn’t know You really meant it?  You really expected us to live surrendered lives?“  Warning: Not knowing Jesus is dangerous for your eternal soul!  Those who are in love with this life and consumed by the world will one day burst into flames!   
The sense of it is that living for Jesus is an extremely uncommon way of living.  Please don’t ignore the directions – that just doesn’t make sense!
– Dale