Weeks ago, I defined the supernatural as, “what is beyond the natural; something extraordinary; something that is beyond human comprehension and ability; and something beyond the terrestrial.” Scripturally, when we talk about the supernatural life we mean the life that is lived by the power of the Holy Spirit, rather than in the power of human strength. Living in the ability and strength, which God supplies, is the supernatural life. The supernatural realm is the normal domain of God; we human beings struggle to adapt to that realm and lifestyle.

Many of us live on our strength instead of the strength of God. You tap into the supernatural strength of God through faith, prayer, worship and daily studying and meditating on the word. Those who depend on and rely on God for their strength and sustenance live the supernatural life. (Galatians 2:20; Phil. 4:13; Isaiah 40:29-31).

There is the strength, which God gives and there is the strength, which comes from man’s efforts. There is also the strength we get when our body is nourished with physical food. In Acts 9:19 and 22, we find that Paul derived his strength from two sources. One, in verse 19, we read that when he received food he was strengthened. Secondly, we read that “Saul increased all the more in strength” through preaching Christ. As Paul proclaimed Christ, he was strengthened; that was the supernatural strength.

Caleb’s testimony about his source of strength is an encouragement to us. He testified thus: “And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. As yet, I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in,” (Joshua 14:10-11 KJV). Faith in God and his promises sustained Caleb, because he trusted God: he was sustained.

From Daniel Chapter 10, it is obvious that Daniel’s stamina was drained by fasting and the vision he had. For instance, he said: “Therefore, I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigour was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength,” (Daniel 10:8 NKJV).

Spiritual encounters could deplete one’s physical strength. But when the Angel spoke to him and touched him he was invigorated and renewed in strength. “Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said: “Let my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me,” (Daniel 10:18-19 NKJV).

David was sustained by the supernatural strength of God in times of trials. He confessed: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell,” (Psalms 27:1-2 NKJV).

Strive to live the supernatural life. Paul says: “…the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me,” (Galatians 2:20 NKJV).

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