"Draw Closer"
What draws us to the paranormal? The supernatural? The unknown beyond? Is it pure human curiosity or is there truly something embedded in our DNA that is part of a larger, spiritual force? Is it not strange that the only credible witness of supernatural beings were in the days of ancient history and biblical times? Believe it or not, this is SO on purpose to push the scale to force us as humans to act on belief and faith alone. No matter your background, religion, etc., no matter if you even believe in other worldly life or not, it's there. Prime example, Joseph was drawn to the Manger when he woke up and did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Even though she was knocked up by another angel by means of artificial insemination with the seed of Creator of All Things! He had no union with her until she gave birth to The Son and gave him the title, Jesus, which means "To Save". We know now, none of the Superior Celestial Beings were ever called by their original actual names, so we give them titles instead. So in this popular example, Joseph was acting on his belief.
"What do You Believe?"
Then there is Mary. What drew her to the manger? Biblical history tells us an angel titled, Gabriel or "Strong One", told her she would carry a child, deliver it, raise it and let it go into the world not to be changed by the world, to change the world. That's heavy stuff for a 16-17 year old virgin! Then and now! It was not a prophecy the supernatural being explained to Mary, it was a Master Plan. On purpose for a purpose. The Strong One even told Mary her relative, Elizabeth, who was believed to be barren and up in age, was already six months pregnant thanks to a little intervention from his kind. She believed the being to be honest when he said, "I am the Lord's servant" she said, "may it be as you have said" and he left. Mary was acting on her commitment to succeed an impossible mission. Mary was not supernatural. The practice of impregnating a virgin is not even supernatural as modern science has proven. But what makes her actions so beyond the norm is she believed. That - is supernatural.
"What are you committed to that is 'impossible'?
Like it or not, that little nudge inside you that helped you overcome the impossible was not done by you alone. You had to tap into the special part of you that is not your own-the ability to believe, commit and act on the premise of hope are all "supernatural" actions! It is that irresistible push from the pit of your stomach, the fire in your belly, the heat in your bones, the force in your drive. It is that part of you that is from your Creator. Your natural abilities are from your mother and father, your supernatural abilities are from God. Therefore, it is literally impossible to achieve the supernatural without God.
"What drew Jesus to the manger?"
Here's
the best part about the supernatural human power of belief, commitment and action. We get stronger through our attitude! That's right, it's all about attitude. Your attitude should be the same as "The One Who Saves". The Anointed One, being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something be comprehensible, tangible or even something to be held. Instead, He made himself nothing, took on the chores of a servant, a common man and took on the
attitude of a human. Many believe if He really was the Son of God, why didn't act like all the other supernatural beings before Him? Why did He not take humans as slaves and concubines and rule the world? It was His attitude that made all the difference. His attitude was Love not hate. His attitude was peace not pain. His attitude was life-even after death!
You see,
Jesus, humbly--"served." This - out of all the miracles, great wonders, fantastic legends of grandeur and perseverance including resurrection, none compared to his choice to tap into his "human" side and perform yet another human supernatural power! The power to serve. Grace is the gift-Life is the promise. This is how you Draw Closer to each other and the Divine. Who knew? All this time, humans were created with supernatural powers? Pretty cool, eh? We have the power to love, the power to help each other overcome impossible odds by working together to achieve common goals. We have the power to believe, the power to commit and the power to change the world through our positive attitude. Use your powers wisely-after all, with great power comes great responsibility.
~DeMaster A. Thomas~
