According to Ephesians 6;12, we wrestle against principalities, powers, and the rulers of darknesss. These are evil spirits. Our combat with the devil should be with the consincensness that we have authority over him. In Luke 10:19 Jesus says, "I give you authority to tread on seperants and scorpions and over all power of the enemy." What is authority? Authority is delegated power.
Ephesians 1:20-23 tells us when Christ was ascended, He transfered His Authority to the church. Christ is seated at the right hand of the father -place of Authority. The source of our Authority is found in the resurrection and exhortation and exaltation of Christ by God.
Ephesians 2:5-6 deals with the conferring of authority. The authority was delegated not only in the body but also upon the head because the head and body are one. Mark 16:17, 18 and Revelation 12:11 show in three resources we use in excercising authority over the devil. They are the Name of Jesus the Word, and the blood of Jesus.
The authority is yours whether you feel like you've got it or not. Authority has nothing to do with feelings. (Mark 16:18) James 4:7 indicates that in exercising authority over the devil we must resist him, then he will flee us .
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Love & Prayers
Pastor Don Stewart II
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