Title: Spiritual Power / 1 John 5:4-7
Content The word “authority” means “power, rule, and rule”. Human life is one of two ways. Either I rule and rule over all things, or I am ruled and governed by circumstances and all things. God has given us spiritual authority. Then, we would like to share the grace with you while pondering the Word about the spiritual authority that God has given us.
First, it is the authority to overcome the world.
“For everyone who is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith” (verse 4). . We cannot overcome this world, which is gradually disobeying God, corrupting, and becoming evil in our own strength. Only those who have faith that Jesus is the Son of God can overcome this world. I hope that you will overcome the sinful world by believing in the Lord who has overcome the world.
Second, it is the authority to overcome demons.
“Jesus called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to heal the sick, and sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick” (Luke 9:1,2). He gave those who preach the gospel two privileges: to cast out demons and to heal diseases in the name of the Lord. This is so that those who do not believe in Jesus, who do not know how to rely on God's power, can see this power and believe that God is alive. The power of demons can be overcome through the name of Jesus (Luke 10:17), faith (1 Peter 5:8,9), and the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
Third, it is the authority to defeat disease.
“I am the Lord who heals you” (Exodus 15:26). God Himself is our Healer. We believe that God has the power to heal us because He made us. When we preach the kingdom of God, please believe that God's power automatically accompanies us so that we can bear that power. The greatest mission of those who believe in our Jesus is to testify of Him. It is to testify of the Lord of power, the Lord of resurrection, and the Lord of salvation. When your own body is weak, don't just try to heal the sick, but do God's work. Even though we are in a weak state, if we do what we can with that power, we believe that God will use it even by fixing it in order to use it.
Fourth, it is the authority to enjoy the right to water.
“God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth” (Genesis 1:28). ) God has given us the blessing of 'be fruitful, multiply, full, conquer, and rule'. Everything we have is given by God (1 Chronicles 29:14). It was given to us to use for God's sake. So, if you use it for God's sake, please believe that God will constantly give it to you. Also, you must first obtain grace from God to give you material things.
Fifth, it is the authority to overcome death.
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55) The apostle Paul rather rebuked death, saying he thanked God for the victory through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Jesus who overcame the authority of death are not afraid of death. Those who do not believe will go to hell of punishment and curse, but those who believe in Jesus will go to heaven. Those who believe in Jesus live in hope every day, because even if they live in the world, they go to the kingdom of heaven for the sake of the Lord.
Dear saints, The authority God has given us has given us the authority to overcome the world, the authority to overcome demons, the authority to defeat diseases, the authority to enjoy the water rights, and the authority to overcome death. I bless you in the name of the Lord that this authority may be filled with you.