BY Argie Simonis
"The supernatural encompasses supposed phenomena or entities that are not subject to the laws of nature.[1] This term is attributed to non-physical entities, such as angels, demons, gods, and spirits. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including magic, telekinesis, levitation, precognition, and extrasensory perception." - Source: Wikipedia
With such a definition of the supernatural, I do not wonder about the great impact of its expression in today's society. And I think this is done for two reasons:
1. The political world has disapointed and continues to disapoint people by failing to provide satisfactory solutions to basic human needs such as survival, respect and improvement of life,
and
2. Unfortunately, the failure of the Church to give satisfactory answers to vital questions (especially of the youth) concerning the 5 basic questions of life:
- Who am I? A Question of Identity.
- Where do I come from? A question of Origin.
- What Can I do? A Question of Potential.
- Why am I here? A Question of Purpose.
- Where Am I going? A Question of Destiny.
God created man and "planted" in him the knowledge of His existence, which always pushes man in the search of Him:
"Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has showed it to them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" Rom. 1:19-20
According to what Paul writes here, the existence of God has been revealed to all (at a heart level). Some accepted Him and some rejected Him.
It is an oxymoron that technology, despite its tremendous development, especially in the field of communication, has created a distant and isolated society. Personal communication has changed (for the most part) into faceless dialogues via emojis.
The misinformation by the media, which promotes standards and values that are far away from the teaching of the Bible and the daily bombardment with bad news (Matt. 24: 6-13), have created a virtual reality of a world where either God is a human invention, so there is no room for Him, or God is responsible for all our problems, so we reject Him and seek comfort in other arms.
This is the reason why all these metaphysical doctrines and theories on the supernatural have become so popular and are constantly gaining ground, especially among the youth.
The supernatural world is reality and we should not deal with it lightly. Believe it or not, angels and demons exist:
"Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Hebrews 11:3
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Eph. 6:12
But there is also a God, whose name is above every name and
"Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it." Col. 2:14-15
Belief in God and in what He says in His Word is clearly a decision based not on our limited intelectual perception, but on
"the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Heb. 11:1
I trust God because he is faithful, His promises are YES and AMEN (2 Cor. 1:20), and He loved me to death enduring death on the cross (Phil. 2: 8)
So let us leave the foreign arms that promise us many and temporary benefits and let us stick to the embrace of the One who tells us:
"These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Amen!
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