The Discipleship Dare Day Twenty-Three All Authority

Published by Angela | Filed under Discipleship Dare

When Jesus sends us out with a mission, He also gives us the authority or power to complete the mission.   Matthew 10 :1 tells us “He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.?

In Matthew 28:18-19 Jesus tells his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…”   Jesus gives them their marching orders but also gives them the weight of His authority and power to go with them. 

In Acts 1 Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…”  This was the authority and power they needed to fulfill the mission.  All the weight of the glory of God would reside inside of them giving them great influence in their sphere.  Those same disciples would turn the world upside down in the first century.

We like authority, power, position and titles.  So why, when we have been promised this power and authority, do we not use it to influence our culture?  We have the “last word” but we cower from sharing our testimony.  It just doesn’t make sense. 

Could it be because our life isn’t aligned with the Life Giver?  Do we fear what men will think?  Are we so interested in being politically correct that we have been silenced? God forbid.

In this Twenty-first century we need to repent of giving away our authority and take it back.  We need to put on the full armor of God, pray and stand firm until our mission on earth is completed.  We have all the power we need.  What are we waiting for?

Lord, forgive us for giving away our authority.  Give us the courage to take up our cross and march forward against the gates of hell, snatching sinners from the fire and making passionate disciples for your Kingdom.