Overview
The speaker challenges the belief that seeing God's face leads to death, arguing instead for an intimate, presence-oriented relationship with God, emphasizing that believers are meant to live a supernatural life through Christ.
Misconceptions About God's Presence
- Some Christians fear seeking God's face due to the belief it causes death, cultivating fear instead of intimacy.
- Moses is an example of someone who knew God "face to face" without dying, contradicting the common interpretation.
- The phrase "no man can see my face and live" means one cannot see God's face and remain unchanged, not that death is inevitable.
Theological Clarification and Scripture Analysis
- Encounters with God are transformative, as seen in Moses, whose body did not decay due to God’s glory.
- God’s actions (e.g., expelling Adam and Eve) were protective, not punitive.
- Teachings and principles are valuable, but experiencing God's goodness and presence is paramount.
Restoration Through Christ
- The first deception was about God’s character; the second was about humans' resemblance to God.
- Jesus restores believers, making them like the Father and enabling "Christ in you, the hope of glory."
- The supernatural life is not exclusive or mystical but attainable to all believers.
Supernatural Versus Natural Living
- Humanity lost its supernatural status after the fall, becoming merely natural.
- Jesus did not come just to make people good, but to make natural people supernatural—participants in the divine nature but not deity.
- Being "born from above" places believers spiritually in heaven even while living on earth.
Scriptural Foundations for Supernatural Living
- John 14 and John 3 explain that Jesus prepares a place in heaven for believers and that new birth is both natural and supernatural.
- Believers are now "seated in heavenly places with Christ," and should operate from this position.
- Living supernaturally means acting with confidence in God’s presence and provision.
Personal Testimonies of God’s Supernatural Provision
- Speaker shares experiences of God’s guidance in moving and housing, receiving prophetic words, and practical provisions aligning with spiritual promises.
- Faith and obedience in stepping out from established roles led to unexpected opportunities and blessings, including business success and more time for ministry.
Living a Sustainable Supernatural Life
- The goal is an integrated supernatural lifestyle, not just sporadic supernatural ministry.
- God's provision extends beyond financial or material needs to quality of life, relationships, and purpose.
- Openness to hearing God’s voice and bold responsiveness are key to experiencing the supernatural.
Application and Encouragement
- Believers are encouraged to renew their minds to God’s goodness and reject tradition-based fears.
- Confidence in God’s provision and presence enables believers to handle challenges without panic.
- The supernatural life is available to all, regardless of background or status.
Recommendations / Advice
- Move from a principle-oriented faith to a presence-oriented life, seeking genuine encounters with God.
- Embrace the reality of being "seated with Christ" now, acting from this spiritual position.
- Remain open to God’s guidance and trust in his provision, especially during transitions and uncertainties.