Showing posts with label Power and Authority. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Power and Authority. Show all posts

Friday, December 13, 2024

Power and Authority

 Authority comes from God alone. You can do all things in Christ who gives you power and authority.

In the line of work that the Lord gave you, you will encounter people who seem to think that they "know all". These people will always assert the question of authority. They are close minded and no amount of good reasoning is acceptable to them. 

It is imperative that you do not argue with them. Instead, give them a dose of their own medicine by way of being firm to the wisdom, power, and authority that you have received from the Lord. Eventually, you will be vindicated and emerge victorious. Wisdom is vindicated by her works (Mt 11:19).

Obedience to the Lord is not by words but in deeds (Mt 2:28-31). Your yes should mean yes and your no should be no. There is nothing in between. Be open to the truth of a matter even if it is difficult to accept. Embrace the truth, as it is only the truth that can give you freedom. 

"Whoever has should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise" (Lk 3:11). Joy and happiness are great motivators for good works and generosity. 

Rest from labor and burdens (Mt 11:28). God delivers you out from many troubles (Ps 34:20). Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Ph 4:6-7)

Be not discouraged (Zep 3:16). Hope in the Lord (Is 40:31). The Lord made you soar once more as with eagles' wings. He has renewed your strength and removed your worries and concerns.

Listen and obey each and every word that comes from God and your prosperity shall be endless and beyond measure. You shall always be vindicated and the generation after you shall also be blessed in all their days. Your business and properties shall bear much fruit (Is 48:18-19).


Published:
December 13, 2023, 6:02 AM
Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:15

Prayer

What lies within this fragile heart that beats and bleeds and breaks apart. What secrets does it hold inside that I have tried so hard to hide. What dreams and hopes and fears and doubts that fill my mind and make me shout. What passions and desires and joys and pains that stir my soul and course my veins. What words and thoughts and feelings and deeds that shape my life and guide my needs. What truths and lies and rights and wrongs that form my voice and sing my songs. What is this heart that you can see that only you can set me free. What is this heart that I conceal that only you can make me reveal.