Do You Scoff at the Supernatural?

In the same way, these people—who claim authority from their dreams—live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at supernatural beings. But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.) But these people scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, and so they bring about their own destruction. What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, they perish in their rebellion. Jude 1:8-11

Understanding the supernatural is a God given gift with wisdom. There is a world out there that we do not see—nor understand. Jude tells us that people ridicule things they don’t understand—like the unseen world and supernatural beings. Paul writes about that unseen world.

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12.

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:15-16.

Jesus was visible to everyone when He was here on earth. Once He ascended into heaven, He became invisible to us, for now, but we have the hope that Jesus is coming again and every eye will see Him.

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen. Revelation 1:7 NASB

We’ll see the supernatural. Will our eyes be opened to see both good and evil in the supernatural realm? It is very reassuring to lots of people that God’s angels watch over and protect us—although we generally can’t see them.

For He will order His angels to protect you wherever you go. Psalm 91:11

Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Hebrews 13:2 NLT

So will you scoff at the supernatural…or have a little respect for what we just cannot see?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, give us wisdom to recognize the forces of good and evil supernatural influences around us and to put on every piece of God's armor so we will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle we will still be standing firm. (Ephesians 6:13). No scoffing here.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

People scoff at the unknown…and consider how the Hebrew people balked at the food and water issues during the exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land. They must have had really good food and water in

Egypt because they were certainly picky along the exodus route. God took good care of them—especially considering there probably were a couple of million people traveling together. That meant there had to be a lot of food available. God even gave them food of the angels.

Because they did not believe in God and did not trust in His salvation. Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven; He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them food from heaven. Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Psalm 78:22-25 NASB

Bread of angels. What was that like? Do you suppose that it had bacon in it? Doubtful since God put pork on the Jew’s Do Not Eat list. Saturday is National Bacon Day. What is your favorite way to eat bacon? My husband has wanted to try a bacon milkshake…so this one’s for him.

Bacon Milkshake

3 Tablespoon maple syrup

2 slices cooked bacon

2 cups ice cream, flavor of your choice, vanilla is always good

½ cup milk

Warm up the maple syrup for 15 seconds in the microwave. Break up one piece of bacon and stir it into the syrup. This will infuse the bacon flavor into the syrup. In a blender, mix the milk and syrup with the bacon. Add the ice cream. Blend. Pour into two large glasses. Crumple the second piece of bacon on top to garnish. Serve and enjoy.    (Adapted from Betty Crocker.)

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