3 Superpowers Only Followers of Christ Have (And How to Use Them)

What if following Christ actually gave you superpowers? Not the comic book kind—but something infinitely more powerful. We’re talking about the kind of strength, love, and endurance that can’t be faked. The kind that sets you apart in every area of life—relationships, work, leadership, and spiritual impact.

This article is based on The Impossible Life Podcast Ep. 196 | Three Superpowers Only Followers of Christ Have. In it, Garrett and Nick break down a single verse from 1 Thessalonians 1:3 that reveals the blueprint for supernatural living—showing how faith, love, and hope activate spiritual power in the real world.

“God did not create a world where the world has the advantage on us.” — Garrett

Unfortunately, most Christians live at a disadvantage—drifting through life without understanding what’s available to them. But these three superpowers can change everything… if you’ll walk in them.

Superpower #1: Faith → Great Work

Faith is more than belief—it’s movement. It’s trust that turns into action. It’s not passive agreement that God exists; it’s active confidence that what He says is true and worth building your life on.

“Faith is understanding there’s more to what we can see.” — Garrett

1 Thessalonians 1:3 says:
“…your work produced by faith…”

Faith produces work that’s powerful, uncommon, and even unreasonable to the outside world. That’s because faith lets you operate in the unseen—it connects you to the Source. Garrett compared it to an operating system: most people only use the “app interface” of life. But faith gives you access to the “code”—to unseen spiritual realities that unlock what’s not possible in the natural.

“If you knew the God I know, you'd live like I do.” — Garrett

Nick shared a story from his digital marketing business, where a client ended a contract—but instead of coasting, he chose to honor them and serve with excellence. Weeks later, they came back and doubled the offer. He wasn’t angling for a deal—he was honoring God. That’s what faith looks like in action.

Faith says:
“I don’t need certainty—I need God.”
“I trust Him even when I can’t see the outcome.”
“I’ll do the work now, because I believe in what’s coming.”

That’s why faith is a superpower—it enables the kind of bold, enduring work that changes lives and outlasts circumstances.

Superpower #2: Love → Tireless Labor

Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s fuel. It pushes you to labor for others, to serve even when it costs you. That’s why Paul wrote:

“…your labor prompted by love…”
(1 Thessalonians 1:3)

“Faith gets you going. Love keeps you going.” — Nick

True love always moves. It labors. It sacrifices. And it keeps showing up long after the motivation wears off. Garrett explained it like this: when you love someone, you serve them even when it’s hard, even when they don't respond the way you hoped. That’s how God loves us—and it's how He calls us to love others.

“Great labor is only possible through great love.” — Garrett

Whether it’s in marriage, fatherhood, or friendship, love that leads to labor says:

• I’m not here for what I can get.

• I’m here because I care enough to give.

• I won’t quit when it gets hard, because this is bigger than me.

That kind of labor is rare. And when people see it in you, they notice. It speaks of something deeper, something divine.

Superpower #3: Hope → Enduring Strength

If faith gets you started, and love keeps you working, hope is what helps you finish. And in a world filled with anxiety, despair, and pressure, hope is a superpower.

“Your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ…”
(1 Thessalonians 1:3)

Hope is what gives you the strength to endure. It’s the confidence that what’s ahead is worth the cost. Hope makes you unshakable because it anchors you to eternity, not to outcomes.

“You can’t stop the plans of God in the earth. But you can stop His plans for your life.” — Nick

Endurance is the mark of someone with hope. It’s the proof that they believe in a bigger story. Garrett pointed out that even the Israelites, who saw daily miracles, still needed faith—and so do we. Hope allows you to keep trusting, keep showing up, and keep moving forward, even when it’s hard to see what’s ahead.

And as Garrett said:

“God’s not inviting you into a bad plan. He’s inviting you into the best plan you could ever imagine.”

Final Thoughts: Live Like You Know What You’ve Got

If you’re a follower of Christ, you’ve been given access to something the world can’t touch.

Faith that produces uncommon work.
Love that fuels relentless labor.
Hope that gives you enduring strength.

These are more than Christian buzzwords. They are power sources—proof that God’s way isn’t just better… it’s the best. But you’ve got to live like you believe it.

As Garrett said:

“If you're living at a disadvantage, you're not living by what you believe.”

So here’s the challenge:

• Let your faith produce work that glorifies God.

• Let your love move you to serve and sacrifice.

• Let your hope keep you strong, even when the road is long.

You’ve been given superpowers. Now walk in them.