Our Superiority In Christ
Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much
more things that pertain to this life?
(1 Corinthians 6:3)
The Bible says we shall judge angels and we’re
also going to judge the world: “...Do ye not
know that the saints shall judge the world...” (1
Corinthians 6:2). “Does this mean that the Christian is
superior to the angels of God?” Emphatically yes. We’re
superior in the sense of our identity with Christ.
Moreover, we’re going to be seated with Christ
to judge the world of the ungodly and also fallen
angels, angels who didn’t obey God. Now, the angels
that obeyed God don’t need to be judged; but we’re
superior to them nonetheless.
It’s the reason we’re not to worship angels or
pray to them or through them. The Christian is one
with Christ: “But he that is joined unto the Lord is
one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17). We’re joint-heirs with
Christ. We’re God’s children, born of His Spirit, through
the Word. And the angels are His servants. John 8:35
says, “And the servant abideth not in the house for
ever: but the Son abideth ever.” It should be noted,
however, that angels have supernatural power, whilst
we have authority over them in the Name of Jesus.
Hebrews 1:13-14 says, “But to which of the
angels said he at any time, sit on my right hand, until
I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all
ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them
who shall be heirs of salvation?” God’s holy angels are
always at your service. They minister on your behalf;
they wait on you to do whatever you want them to
do that’s consistent with the word of God. When you
give the Word, they go into action to ensure what you
say comes to pass.
The reason is because the angels are subject to
Jesus Christ; they listen to and obey Him, and we’re in
Him (2 Corinthians 5:17). Our superiority over angels,
Satan, and circumstances is the result of our oneness
with the Lord. Live and walk in the consciousness of
your righteousness and authority in Christ, and the
triumphant life you have received.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into oneness with
you. I take advantage of this oneness to rule and dominate my
world. Only your counsel stands sure in my life and environment.
Thank you Lord for the ministry of angels on my behalf, and my
superiority over the devil and his cohorts. Greater is He that’s
in me, than he that’s in the world. Amen.
Further Study
Hebrews 1:2-8; 1 John 4:17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 2:1-17
Hosea 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 19:1-12
2 Chronicles 19-20