Luke 10: 19
19 Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on [a]serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.
Let's first look at the meaning of the word authority
1.the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
"he had absolute authority over his subordinates
2.a person or organization having political or administrative power and control.
"health authorities issued a worldwide alert"
In order to understand what having authority means, we should first understand what God’s original plan was for man.
God gave man when he created him, the position of dominion - authority and rulership. God made provision in the garden of Eden for man BEFORE he put Adam there. The only thing that came after was a companion. God looked down and saw Adam's need - it was not good for man to be alone and he provided woman - Eve.
I pray that God will give us a revelation of our position of authority, through Christ Jesus.
There is a finished work at Calvarys Cross and because of that shed blood, man is now reconciled to God (through the acceptance of Christ) and the position of authority is restored. Please understand there is not one individual that I have counseled that followed the biblical steps of deliverance that didn't walk in freedom.
Freedom from burdens, torment of the enemy, freedom from any affliction of the enemy. Our authority has been restored - there is power in the name of Jesus!
So why should we limp around defeated, why should circumstances overtake us? The answer lies in the fact that many of us lack knowledge and give way to fear instead of walking in faith and exercising the authority we have in the name of Jesus
Faith and love are by products of relationship with God.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God....part of being in relationship with God.
Ask God to give you understanding of your positioning of authority. Begin to declare and decree as God's agents of change on this earth (in the name of Jesus). Things will change, lives will change, your own life will change.
We as Christians should no longer be on the defensive but we should be on the offensive.....we come in the name of the Lord, we shall be strong and do exploits in Jesus name. Amen
Walk Good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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