Devil's Lie # 10 You have no Authority

Devil’s lie # 10. "You Lack Authority" (last in this series)

For thirty-six years, I served The people of Sullivan County, Tennessee as a law enforcement officer. My last several years of duty was accomplished as Chief Deputy under the authority of the elected Sheriff and empowered by state and federal guidelines. A chief is responsible for directing those functioning beneath their command in carrying out their responsibilities as sworn officers of the law; each was one among the many. The chief is responsible for keeping the peace and commiserate authority is drawn from the sheriff. His or her authority originate from the citizens of the county and is framed within the boundaries of state and federal law. He instructed me in what to do. I realized I had authority to accomplish his assigned duties. I also knew where that power was seated. I would have it as long as the Sheriff did not withdraw his authority. Now, I serve our Lord God Almighty who never withdraws His favor.

Our Lord Jesus served us while he was here on earth so many years ago. While here, He only did as his father instructed him to do; that was where His authority rested. When He ascended back to heaven ALL authority was given to Him both in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28:18 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” We gain our authority from Him. But, it has little to do with us and all to the with the one who gives it. We are only one among the many. All Glory goes to God. But, when we embrace the father’s authority and power, we become a force to be reckoned with. Every time we exercise our authority we are spreading God’s word abroad. The power in the name of Jesus manifests itself every time we use His given authority. The devil is quite threatened when we use this authority. It is inherent in God’s people and backed by the Holy Spirit. So, he puts fear and distraction in the hearts of those seeking to stifle our authority which comes from God. Satan knows that when we take authority, God’s power is revealed: healing is brought forth, demons flee, souls are set free, lives are healed, we gain immortality and the kingdom of God is at hand. It is that same authority that removed the sting of death and hell. Our authority is our earth bound victory. 1 Corinthians 15:24 “Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.” All power is a statement of totality. There will be nothing that is not subject to His every thought. Matthew 24:30 “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”

It is time for us to break agreements with these labels and lies we’ve been studying and sort out other devil lies to reform also. He has used them to wreaked havoc on our lives for far too long. It is time to declare God’s given authority over our lives. Know now that you are accepted. You are chosen of God as His child. You are seen as having worth. You are created with purpose. You are what you are and that is enough for God’s purpose in you. You are not a dull copy, but you are Tailor Made to suit God. Do His assignment with authority.

Titus 2:11-15 11 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”

Know God, know peace. 04-03-2019 BLL