Kenneth E. Hagin's "Faith Food" for today speaks of the authority of the believer again.
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"Behold, I have given you
authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the
enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you" (Luke 10:19).
Authority is delegated power. Its value depends on the force behind the user.
Jesus said, "I have given you authority." Who gave it? Jesus did. Who is Jesus? Jesus is God manifested in the flesh! That means that God said it. Therefore, God said "I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy." (Serpents and scorpions represent demons and evil spirits and the power of the enemy.)
God Himself is the Power, the Force, behind this authority. The believer who is fully conscious of divine authority can therefore face the enemy without fear or hesitation.
Authority is delegated power. Its value depends on the force behind the user.
Jesus said, "I have given you authority." Who gave it? Jesus did. Who is Jesus? Jesus is God manifested in the flesh! That means that God said it. Therefore, God said "I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy." (Serpents and scorpions represent demons and evil spirits and the power of the enemy.)
God Himself is the Power, the Force, behind this authority. The believer who is fully conscious of divine authority can therefore face the enemy without fear or hesitation.
Behind the authority possessed by the believer is a Power far greater than the power that backs our enemies. And those enemies are compelled to recognize that authority!
No wonder John says, "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Confession: I am a believer. Jesus has given me authority. God has given me authority. God Himself is the Power behind this authority. And this authority God has given me is over all the power of the enemy.
Meditate on the TRUTHS revealed in this teaching and you will ALWAYS have full confidence that when YOU speak God's Word, HE will confirm it! AMEN! Here is Hillsong again with "Say The Word" because God's Word is the MOST important thing we can speak!
Shalom in Him!
