It's...SUPERBOOK!

Can a book work miracles? Can certain combinations of words contain actual power - dynamic power - to make explosive changes in a human life? Can a collection of literary verses actually be alive? Indeed they can, and indeed we are blessed with such an extraordinary arrangement of alphabetic symbols right here on Earth. To be sure, the mind of man is not capable of producing this sort of supernatural work. It can only flow from the Throne of God Himself, recorded by the mortal hands of divinely inspired humans.

       

The Bible is a miracle book. It is a super book. Our modern culture is captivated by the idea of superheroes with superpowers. Perhaps obsessed would be the more appropriate word. We see it in comic books, cartoons, toys, video games, movies and television. There is a tremendously attractive appeal to the idea of transcendent powers in a universe of limitations.
       

Marvelous power awaits, not in the bright lights of Hollywood, but within the spiritual light of God's Word. The fantasized abilities of fictional characters cannot compare to the miracle-force of the Holy Scriptures. Do you need to open a new world of supernatural possibilities? Then open your Bible. Do you wish to turn the metaphorical page and move forward in your life toward better and brighter things? Then turn the literal pages of the Bible to discover God's plan for your progress. Do you desperately need to hear from Heaven concerning an ''impossible'' problem? Then grab your Bible and let God speak to you through the wisdom-packed pages of His Word. God forbid that we let the accumulated dust of an unused Bible keep us from the greatest power in the Universe!
       

Super problems require super solutions. Have you ever felt super depressed? Have you ever been super sick? How about super tired? Or super sick and super tired? (This lamentable condition is described in the popular phrase ''sick and tired of being sick and tired.'') Perhaps you have allowed yourself to become super angry. Behind the incessant commotion of social media lie some super lonely people. The list of super problems to be encountered on this side of eternity is quite large. This is the reason we need the super power of God's Word.

ABOVE AND BEYOND

       

To be super is to be above and beyond. This basic definition calls to mind one Super Scripture in particular:

» Ephesians 3:20 (emphasis mine)
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly ABOVE all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...
       

A superhero is a character who can go above and beyond normal heroics. Superman is endowed with fictional powers which are above and beyond the possibilities of any human man. A so-called superhuman has some unique gift or ability which rises above and reaches beyond the capabilities of other humans. We can see this concept even in the world of sports. The Super Bowl is the ultimate and highest level in professional football - above and beyond any other matchup in the season. Likewise, the power of God is super because it is above and beyond - ''exceeding abundantly above'' - even our ability to ask, think or imagine. And, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, that transcendent power is working in you right now!
       

The Amplified Bible's rendering of the aforementioned scripture actually includes the word super.

» Ephesians 3:20 (AMP) (emphasis mine)
20 Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do SUPERabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us...
       

Superabundantly. Infinitely beyond. This is how God works. This is how His Word works. He does things in a super way - in a way that is above and beyond natural limits and human expectations.

» Psalm 23:5 (emphasis mine)
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; MY CUP RUNNETH OVER.
       

When Jesus miraculously fed the hungry crowd of five thousand followers, He went above and beyond the necessity. He didn't merely provide enough to feed everyone. Instead, He provided more than enough when He supernaturally multiplied the loaves and fishes. We know this from John 6:13, ''Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained OVER AND ABOVE unto them that had eaten.'' (emphasis mine) That was super supply to meet a super need!
       

Even if you have a super need, there is super supply that can be appropriated by applying Super Scriptures. This includes all needs, not only financial or material needs. ''And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had NEED OF HEALING.'' (Luke 9:11, emphasis mine) It's interesting that the chapter and verse division of this particular scripture adds up to the familiar numbers 911. It's good to know that we can ''dial'' the Word of God to overcome any emergency - physical, fiscal or otherwise!

© Matt Decker

» This post is excerpted from my book  SUPER SCRIPTURES ON EARTH