Don't Shun the Supernatural
A personal reflection on the supernatural, the church, and finding Jesus in the midst of it all.
Introduction: Coffee with Conrad
Hey everyone, Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net, where we're all about the rocks of Revelation being poured out to you. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. If you're new here, I'm the author of the book, "Open Your Eyes: My Supernatural Journey," which chronicles my experiences in the supernatural, both before and after I met Jesus. And that's exactly what I want to talk to you about today—a topic that's heavy on my heart.
I recently did a promotion for my book, hoping to reach those in the New Age. But interestingly, the people who are really connecting with my story are those interested in the prophetic, and those who've found me through my podcast or social media. And invariably, after these promotions, my inbox is flooded with messages from people who've had the same, or very similar, supernatural experiences as I did growing up. And that brings me to a huge problem, a problem that we, as the body of Christ, need to address.
The Great Disconnect: Why People Fear Telling Christians About Their Supernatural Experiences
Here’s the raw, unfiltered truth: people are terrified to tell Christians about their supernatural experiences. This should not be so. The Bible, our holy book, is chock-full of supernatural encounters, from Genesis to Revelation. It’s a book about a supernatural God who interacts with His creation in supernatural ways. So why the disconnect?
I remember being a child, having these experiences, and trying to talk to Christians about them. Let's be real, it's not like you can just look up "deliverance pastor" in the Yellow Pages. How many people do you know who operate in the prophetic? For most of us, especially as kids, all we know is that something supernatural is happening, and a Christian should have the answers. But more often than not, they don't.
There are two main reasons people are hesitant to share. First, there are demonic influences at play, trying to keep people away from the truth, which is Jesus. But the second reason is a legitimate fear of backlash from an ignorant—and I mean that in the sense of "uninformed"—Christian population. Instead of getting help, people are often ostracized, labeled, and pushed away. And that’s a tragedy.
My Story: A Childhood Steeped in the Supernatural
If you’ve read my book, you’ll know that my family had some deep-seated occult experiences. We're talking psychics, séances, and even witchcraft performed on our property. As a child, I had no idea what was going on. It wasn't my fault. But I was the one who paid the price. I was plagued by night terrors, and even my own parents couldn't understand what was happening to me, even though the answers were right there in Scripture.
People who have these kinds of experiences know they're not crazy. We verify that what we're seeing and feeling is real. And when the very people who are supposed to have the answers—the Christians—call you crazy or a witch, you get angry. You get angry at the church. You start to see the hypocrisy in people who read a supernatural book but can't recognize a supernatural experience when it's right in front of them.
This rejection creates a vacuum. And that vacuum is quickly filled by other belief systems that not only acknowledge the supernatural but openly embrace it. People who have had experiences like mine often flock to the New Age or other Eastern religions. There's a disdain for Christianity that develops, a feeling of being shunned and misunderstood.
Biblical Truths the Church Has Forgotten
The irony is that the Bible is our ultimate guide to the supernatural. It’s not something to be feared, but something to be understood through the lens of Scripture. Think about the prophets of old. The Bible says in Amos 3:7 (KJV), "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." God is a communicating God, a supernatural God.
Look at the experiences of the apostles. Paul himself said in 2 Corinthians 12:2 (KJV), "I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven." Paul had an out-of-body experience! The supernatural is woven into the very fabric of our faith.
And let's not forget the words of Jesus Himself in John 14:12 (KJV): "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." We are called to a supernatural life, a life of power and authority in Jesus' name. When the church ignores this, it’s no wonder people look for answers elsewhere.
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The Danger of a Vacuum: Why the New Age is So Appealing
When the mainstream church closes the door on the supernatural, it forces people to search for answers somewhere else. And the New Age, with its open arms towards all things mystical and spiritual, is an attractive alternative. Once people get into the New Age, Scientology, or other such religions, the demonic forces often lay off the terrifying aspects of the supernatural. They start providing answers—demonic answers, wrong answers, but answers nonetheless. Their only goal is to keep people away from Jesus.
So, the terror subsides, and people get trapped in these false religions, all the while holding a deep-seated disdain for Christianity. I’ve seen people try to blend their supernatural experiences with a New Age version of Christianity, often using corrupted Bible versions that omit key truths. It’s a dangerous and deceptive path.
My "Open Your Eyes" Moment: A Testimony of Grace
Despite my family's dabbling in the occult, I was blessed. My father, who had even gone to Bible college, taught me to pray. As a child, I didn't know I couldn't talk to God 24/7, so I did. I would take prayer walks in the backyard, and God would answer my prayers. I had a childlike faith because I was a child.
Later in life, I hit rock bottom. Life had knocked me to my knees, which, as it turns out, is the perfect position for prayer. I was at the end of my rope, ready to end it all. In that moment of desperation, I cried out, "Lord, I need to know if you're real, and I need to know now."
And then I heard it. A voice, the same voice I had talked to as a child, said, "Open your eyes." That's where the title of my book comes from. Then He said, "Read the instructions." In that moment, I was born again. I was a new creature. The old had passed away. My spirit bore witness with the Spirit of God that I was a child of God (Romans 8:16 KJV).
I began to devour the Bible, everything I could get my hands on about Jesus. I understood that people are driven by questions: Why is this happening to me? What is my purpose? What will happen if I confide in someone? If the church rejects people with these questions, the demonic religions are all too willing to provide their own twisted answers.
A Call to the Church: Don't Be the Reason People Reject Jesus
So, I want to implore you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. If someone comes to you with a story of supernatural experiences, night terrors, or anything else that seems "out there," please, do not ostracize them. Don't be the reason someone rejects Jesus. Point them to someone with a deliverance ministry, or a prophetic friend. Listen to them. Love them. Point them to the truth, which is Jesus.
We are in a spiritual battle, and we need to be equipped. We need to know our Bibles, and we need to be open to the supernatural workings of the Holy Spirit. We need to be a safe place for the broken, the searching, and the spiritually tormented. Let's not be the generation that pushes people away from the only one who can truly save and deliver them.
Conclusion: Your Supernatural Journey Matters
Your experiences are valid. Your questions are important. And your search for truth is what will ultimately lead you to Jesus, if you let it. Don't let the ignorance of some Christians turn you away from the truth of the gospel. Jesus is the answer. He is the way, the truth, and the life.
If my story resonates with you, I encourage you to check out my book, "Open Your Eyes: My Supernatural Journey," available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle. It goes into much more detail about what I went through and what it's like to be born again and see the kingdom of heaven.
God bless you. Remember to dig deeper and go higher.
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