"And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world" -Matthew 28:18-20 (NASB).
ALL AUTHORITY in heaven and earth is given unto Jesus Christ. This is the same authority vested in His name and His body (the church). This is the authority that everyone who is in Christ needs to recognize and function with.
The devil that many are scared of or are so much concerned about has been defeated by the Lord Jesus many years ago. All that the devil functions with now are tricks. The devil has no power over you. You have the power and authority to trample upon serpents, scorpions and all the ability of the devil and nothing can hurt you (Luke 10:19).
So, the question here is: how do you function in that authority?
First, you need to know that you have the authority, and understand it.
Then, you release that very authority with your words. The Bible tells us that where the word of king is, THERE IS MASTERY (Ecclesiastes 8:4).
This was how Jesus demonstrated His authority. HE CASTS OUT DEMONS WITH HIS WORD (Matthew 8:16). You can do the same!
In this world that we are in, we MUST exercise our dominion over the opposing forces of darkness. Every sphere that we come in contact with, take charge by the power of God. We are not going to allow the devil hinder what God is doing on earth. No, we will not allow him!
We are a people of sovereign authority. We shall heal the sick, raise the dead, kick out demons, cleanse the leper, restore the deaf ears, the blind eyes, the dumb, the crippled, the maimed and oppressed, for God is with us.
However, you must also know that if you do not dominate, you will be dominated. But exercise this authority that you have in Christ, and you will remain a victor.
Hallelujah! God bless you.
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