The Source of True Authority

 

Instead of Christians waiting for the Lord to return, God is waiting for the church to step into its role of taking the authority of Jesus and doing damage to Satan’s kingdom. Not by political or human energy and power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus went on to reveal the source of our authority. It lies in His authority over all of God's enemies. He exercised this authority in His most humble and glorious work on Calvary's cross. There He disarmed and humiliated all of His enemies...

"And when he had disarmed the rulers and the authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in the cross" (Colossians 2:15).

Jesus has revealed the pathway to true authority and power over our every opposing person and circumstance, natural or spiritual. It comes to us when we follow His example,  refocus our attention from the imposing enemy, and humbly set our hearts and minds on the reality of our position in Him...

"However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven" (Luke 10:20).

Rejoice today, despite your trials, that you are a child of God, seated with Christ in Heavenly places, far above the temporal affairs of this day and of this world. Surrender to your Father's overwhelming love, never ending mercy, and always working grace, and begin experiencing the authority and power of your victorious, resurrected life in Christ!