Knowing our authority in Christ Jesus is recognizing our power and rights over spiritual darkness -sickness, evil works through Jesus allowing us to enforce God’s will on earth by speaking His Word, using His name, and operating from our position “seated with Him” in heavenly places, as a reward of His victory, not by personal merit but as a gift to be actively use for His glory. It’s about being an agent of change, enforcing divine rules, and living a triumphant, not a defeated life.
Our authority is a gift, it’s not earned by works, but received by faith when we choose to give our lives to Jesus.
Jesus’s delegated power -Jesus, having all authority, has delegated His power to believers.
“Yeshua came to them and spoke to them, saying, all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth” -Matthew 28:18
We have the position of triumph. We are seated with Jesus in heavenly places, a position of honor and victory, not defeat.
“And raised us up with Him, and made us dir with Him in the heavenly places in Messiah Yeshua” -Ephesians 2:6
Jesus gifted us authority over evil. We have the authority of satan, demons, sickness, and negative circumstances.
How to know and use the authority Jesus gave us.
- Know His Word. Meditate on the scriptures like Ephesians 1:20, 2:6, Philippians 2:9-10, and Matthew 10:8 to understand your position and rights.
- Speak His Word. Address problems (sickness, mountains) directly, commanding them to move in Jesus’ name, based on what God’s Word says.
- Operate in His Name. The name of Jesus carried ultimate authority, use it to release power, just as a CEO uses their name.
- Stay connected. Maintain intimacy with Jesus through prayer and worship, your authority works through your connection to Him.
“If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you” -John 15:7
- Be a steward. Use your authority humbly, not for personal gain, but to bring God’s glory and extend His kingdom on earth.
There are some key actions to keep in mind.
- Decree and Declare. Speak your authority, enforcing God’s will like a king or queen.
- Enforce Spiritual Law. Actively use your given rights to bring healing, deliverance, and freedom.
- Walk in Humility. Recognize that your source of power is Jesus, not yourself, to avoid falling.
When we know our identity in Christ Jesus as a child of God, a co-heir, we can speak God’s Words, blessings, and truths we can speak with faith and boldness, this aligns our lives with God’s will and we can use our delegated power over the enemy, sickness, and fear, as Jesus did. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit, not our own might, to fulfill God’s purposes.
It’s about walking as light, not relying on human power but God’s divine enablement to overcome.
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