Jesus Gives Us Authority

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you" (Luke 10:19)

The word "power" is repeated twice in today's Scripture, but it has two different meanings. The first "power" is from the Greek word "exousia" and it has the meaning of authority. The second "power" is from the Greek word "dunamis." We get the English word for "dynamite" from this word.

Jesus gives us authority over the force of the enemy. We do not defeat the devil with strength; we defeat him with authority. Is satan wiser than you? Yes, with a perverted wisdom. Is he stronger than you? Yes, with a malevolent strength. Is satan more powerful than you? Yes, but you can stop him when you stand against him with the authority God has given you. And he knows that.

When you begin to fight your battles, not in your strength, but in God's strength, they you are going to see satan begin to cower before you.

Is there someone in your life who is having a difficult time overcoming a certain area of sin? Pray for them, and then ask God for an opportunity to share what you've learned from today's devotion.

~Adrian Rogers~
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"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him" (John 4:23)

The Father seeks to commune with you in worship. He is not looking for your money, your glory, or your strength. He is looking for your heart.

C. S. Lewis said, "It is in the process of being worshiped that God communicates His presence to men." If you are not worshiping God, but you are serving Him (or so you think), you are making a big mistake.

To pray without worship is mockery. To sing without worship is sounding brass. To work without worship is an insult to God. To teach without worship is ignorance. To serve without worship is hypocrisy. To witness without worship is perjury. God wants you worship.

Begin the next seven days by reading Psalm 95 through 101. The first day, read Psalm 95 and finish with Psalm 101 on the seventh day.

~Adrian Rogers~