UNCOMMON ENCOUNTERS PT.1

UNCOMMON ENCOUNTERS PT.1 DEC. 3^rd

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 (AMP)
¹ TRUE, THERE is nothing to be gained by it, but [as I am obliged] to boast, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
² I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—was caught up to the third heaven.
³ And I know that this man—whether in the body or away from the body I do not know, God knows—
⁴ Was caught up into paradise, and he heard utterances beyond the power of man to put into words, which man is not permitted to utter.
⁵ Of this same [man's experiences] I will boast, but of myself (personally) I will not boast, except as regards my infirmities (my weaknesses).
⁶ Should I desire to boast, I shall not be a witless braggart, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it] so that no one may form a higher estimate of me than [is justified by] what he sees in me or hears from me.

There are certain experiences in life that are very difficult to explain. This is further compounded by the fact that the complexity of the human nature made in the image of God makes it more intricate. There are experiences that we have that we cannot quickly conclude on as a physical experience. When a man has such experiences, it takes some divine insight to be able to have a clue of what really happened.

From our text for today it became clear that Paul while reminiscing on the encounter he had some 14 years earlier was still in awe. Just one divine encounter is capable of defining your life and destiny. The only thing that can make an atheist abandon his position is an undeniable encounter with the glory of God. If we must take over our world for the Lord, we must manifest something that is beyond scientific position and argument. 

One major reason why the Lord Jesus and the apostles of old were able to get the attention of their generation is the regular occurrence of the supernatural in their life and ministry.

Do you have any evidence of the presence and the glory of God in your life today that is capable of arresting the attention of your generation? When was the last time you had a true divine encounter that is not limited to shouting and speaking in tongues? The whole of creation is waiting for you. Walk in the supernatural today.