When I was a kid, I’d wrap a towel around my neck, pin it like a cape, and jump off the couch pretending to be Superman. I wanted to be supernatural.
Here’s the incredible news: God tells us we have supernatural power living inside us.
The Problem We All Face
Too often, we try to live the Christian life in our own strength. We try to be good people, resist temptation, love difficult neighbors, and make a difference in the world—all without tapping into the supernatural power available to us.
We don’t really trust that God’s power can work through us.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Power
Look at Jesus’ disciples. They weren’t naturally bold. Most were fishermen—regular businessmen. None were soldiers or trained leaders. They weren’t equipped by natural ability to do what God called them to do.
In fact, after Jesus was arrested, where did we find them? Hiding in an upper room, paralyzed by fear, doors locked, terrified of being discovered.
But something changed in them.
God Gave Them Part of Himself
Acts 1:8 records Jesus’ promise: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses.”
Notice the certainty. Not “you might receive power.” Not “you may receive power.” Jesus said, “You will receive power.”
The Greek word for power here is dunamis—the root word for dynamite. This isn’t hype or emotional manipulation. This is divine enablement. Supernatural, Holy Spirit power living inside every believer.
The Gift That Transforms
Acts 2:38 contains Peter’s invitation on the Day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Again, notice: “You will receive.” This is a promise, not a possibility.
At Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, we believe this power transforms our Serve commitment from obligation into overflow. When we serve—whether in children’s ministry, community outreach, or caring for neighbors—we’re not serving in our own strength. We’re serving in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Just 3: Powered by the Spirit
Our mission is to be the change as Jesus has changed us through “Just 3”:
- Study to love and know God
- Share to know and love others
- Serve as love in action
None of this is possible in human strength alone. We need God’s power working through us.
A.W. Tozer said it perfectly: “The Spirit-filled life is not about having more of God, but about God having more of you.”
Stop Striving, Start Surrendering
Galatians 5:22-23 describes what happens when we surrender to the Spirit: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
This is the character that emerges when we stop striving and start surrendering to the power already within us.
You don’t need to be Superman. You need to surrender to the supernatural God who lives inside you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you today.
The question is: Will you trust Him enough to let His power work through you?
