YOU ARE UNDER AUTHORITY

"...for I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it...." Luke 7:1-10

Many of you are familiar with the story of the Centurion's encounter with Jesus as paraphrased above. Hence, the worst thing that could ever happen to anybody is to have authourity (freedom, health, wealth, connections, vision etc) and not use it because of ignorance.

Ignorance they say is a fast killer disease eaten-up our world today. The devil is doing everything possible to sheild us away from vital information (the Word of God) that would put us where we belong and we are not conscious of it.

Now, the Centurion understood what it meant to have and utilize authority because of his office. The age, colour, height etc of a Policeman doesn't play any role in you stopping when he waves you down, it is the authority backing him that pulls you over; that's why they are forces.

Authority is a force but until you use it, nothing happens. Jesus said in Luke 10:19 that POWER (AUTHORITY) has been given to you, unfortunately you are either suffering from ignorance or wrong application. Interestingly, some men usurp authority on their wives and children that they should be using on situations/circumstance; a champion at home but a weakling before circumstances.

Mark 16:18 tells us that authority to reign is what you get at salvation. If you are not born-again; do that now. Lord Jesus, I come as I am, I accept You as the Lord and Savior of my life. Amen!

Congratulations if you just said that prayer but it doesn't end there; use your authority as kings reign by decree. Let it reflect in your words and actions from now.

Finally, every believer is an authority but he/she must exercise it.

Good morning.