The Characteristics of Supernatural Thinking

We were able to secure a few copies of Dr. Bright’s book, The Joy of Supernatural Thinking, and have made them available at the bookstore. Unfortunately, this book has gone out of print and is difficult to locate. But keep checking in with our blog and I’ll share Dr. Bight’s quotes with you.

“Supernatural thinking is God thinking through a yielded human mind.”—Bill Bright.

Great things happen when you are yielded to the Holy Spirit. Here’s some characteristics of supernatural thinking from pages 23ff:

1. Supernatural thinking requires total dependence on the God of the Bible.

“It is impossible to please God without faith. . . ” (Hebrews 11:6 NLT).

2. Supernatural thinking exalts the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”

(Philippians 2:9-11 NLT).

3. Supernatural thinking furthers the sharing of the good news.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 NLT).

4. Supernatural thinking requires the working of the Holy Spirit in ways and times beyond our imagining.

“It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies”

(Zechariah 4:6 NLT).

5. Supernatural thinking is opposed by the faithless.

“But all these things [acts of hatred] they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me” (John 15:21 NKJV)

6. Supernatural thinking is accomplished by passion and devotion.

“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT).

7. Supernatural thinking arises from a lifestyle of prayer, fasting, and meditation.

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do” (Joshua 1:8 NLT).

Spiritual Armor

Debbie’s last message on spiritual authority has received such wonderful feedback. She pointed out the proper foundation for a ministry—even our lives—is the authority we have in Jesus’ name.

Of course, she went on to say, that authority will be challenged by our enemy, the devil. That’s expected. What we have to be very careful about is the inner challenges to our spiritual authority. Those inward challenges come in the form of doubt and fear.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers,

against the rulers of the darkness of this age,

against spiritual hosts of wickedness

in the heavenly places.

(Ephesians 6:12 NKJV)

Fortunately, we have spiritual armor with which we can withstand any attack. In her last point, Debbie described our armor. From Rick Renner’s book, Dressed to Kill, Debbie brought out some great points regarding the shear terror our spiritual armor casts into the hearts of the hosts of hell. From spiked boots to razor sharp thrusting swords, we have the spiritual advantage.

But we have to put the armor on to be able to walk in our authority. Having the armor hanging in our spiritual closet does us no good. Paul says:

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand

against the wiles of the devil.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God,

that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,

and having done all, to stand.

(Ephesians 6:11,13 NKJV)

Be sure to take up your shield of faith today! On the front lines of battle, the Roman soldier’s shield was an impenetrable barrier covering the entire body. It was covered with six layers of leather and smeared with oil.

Faith is no different. Faith in God’s promises covers us. Layer after layer of God’s goodness and the anointing of the Holy Spirit covers us and protects us against the fiery darts of the enemy.

WTM teaches the principles of faith. Join us if your faith needs a jump start.

Fire Upon the Altar

We Have Purchased TV Cameras!

Sunday’s worship service was great. The worship was heavenly. Debbie mused that the best thing she and I have done for the worship team was to remove ourselves from the worship team. She’s right. Wendy and the team are doing a marvelous job.

I preached a message entitled “Fire Upon the Altar.” The fire fell when the Holy Spirit filled the Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple, and 120 believers on the Day of Pentecost. The fire represents the Spirit-filled life, and the Spirit-filled life is the manner of life the Lord intends us to live.

At the heart of the Spirit-filled life is supernatural thinking. Such thinking is not limited by human ability. Supernatural thinking continually focuses on God’s ability and not our own. When God’s “super” is placed on our “natural” we have supernatural thinking.

Dr. Bill Bright cites the Bible promise:

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

Philippians 2:13 New Living Translation

“In other words,” Dr. Bright says, “whatever God tells us to do, He will enable us to do.”

Dr Bright asks: “Where are the saints who envision themselves doing great deeds for God? Where are the ones who can see kingdom opportunities in places where others only see obstacles? Why don’t we plot a course of action that requires God to empower us to complete it—and that will bring great glory to Him when it succeeds?”

WTM is full of vision. The Lord clearly spoke to my heart and said, “Make the Holy Spirit known to the world.” So, we will.

We are pleased to announce that we have purchased three television cameras and expanded our sound board for the very purpose of taking this message of Spirit-filled living to the world.

Join the vision of WTM and help us reveal the Spirit to the world.

The Supernatural Life

I picked up a wonderful book on my way out of the house to read on the plane. I had perused it previously, but I thought the cross-country trip would allow me to really dig in. It is Dr. Bill Bright’s book, The Joy of Supernatural Thinking.

You may know of Dr. Bright as the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International. He attributes his success in the ministry to decades of supernatural thinking. He encourages all to live the supernatural life by thinking supernaturally, praying supernaturally, planning supernaturally, loving supernaturally, living supernaturally in the power of the Holy Spirit, and expecting supernatural results.

I just love this book. In fact, I encourage all to get a copy. Debbie has given several copies away at Shoes on the Move meetings. I hope we can stock them at the WTM bookstore soon. If you can’t wait, you can find it at http://www.amazon.com/.

Dr. Bright says:

“For many years, I have been interested in the frontiers that lie beyond mere human

accomplishment. I have thought deeply about a mind-set focused not on what is naturally

 plausible but on what is supernaturally possible. This is how I began to use the term

supernatural thinking.”

Today, I am asking myself what lies beyond my human accomplishments today? I’m going to forget the naturally plausible and seize the supernaturally possible.

How about you? The realm of the supernatural is calling!

The Spirit of Faith Speaks

I have just returned from a week in Tulsa attending a school accreditation conference. I sat through several board meetings, business meetings, and conference meetings. All very interesting.

Countless words were spoken during these meetings. More important than the amount of words was the power of the words spoken. The words set policy and procedures for the accreditation association. They have set a new course that will effect a multitude of schools.

Because of these words, the accreditation process has changed.

My point: Words are powerful. Words change things.

Faith-filled words will frame your world: “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible” (Hebrews 11:3 NKJV).

Being strong in faith will cause you to speak things into being: I can... I will... I have... I understand... I am convinced... I am more than... I am prosperous... I am healed... I suffer no lack, limits, or loss... I am patient... I am loving... I am committed... I am favored... I am confident and courageous... I am an overcomer.... and on and on.

It’s not just because you are saying it, but because you are saying it in agreement with God’s Word and by faith. The spirit of faith speaks:

And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed

and therefore I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak . . . .
(2 Corinthians 4:13 NKJV)

Again, words are powerful:

Then God said,"Let there be light"; and there was light.

(Genesis 1:3 NKJV)

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

(Proverbs 18:21 NKJV)

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything   

according to His will, He hears us.

And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have

 the petitions that we have asked of Him.

(1 John 5:14-15 NKJV)

You will also declare a thing, And it will be established for you; So

light will shine on your ways.

(Job 22:28 NKJV)

"And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you,    

whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.

Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive,

that your joy may be full.

(John 16:23-24 NKJV)

A Glorious Time - Celebration Service Update

Sunday night’s Celebration Service was glorious.

By all accounts, worship was heavenly and all in attendance were refreshed by the presence of the Lord.

Debbie and Beverly Clarke team taught on “The Discerning of Spirits,” a vital topic for the days we are living in. The night turned into an illustrated sermon, as much activity was going on throughout the conference center. God certainly got all the glory for everything that was accomplished for the Kingdom.

As always, teaching notes and CDs are available for every message. Be sure to stop by the bookstore before and after each meeting.

Pastors James and Debbie want to express their sincere thanks to all who serve in the WTM ministry, without you we would not be able to accomplish anything.

Make plans now to attend our next Celebration Service scheduled for Sunday, July 11th at 6pm at the Hilton Hotel in Gainesville, Florida.