Your Position And Authority In Him
And hath raised us up together, and made us
sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus
(Ephesians 2:6).
The Wuest translation gives an excellent
rendering of Ephesians 1:21. It tells us that
Jesus is “over and above every government and
authority and power and lordship and every name
that is constantly being named, not only in this age,
but also in the one about to come.” There’s so much
that we can do when we apply the deep truth revealed
in the verse above. Many Christians have been quiet
about too many things, living as though they’re
hamstrung or victims in life. If only they’d discover their
position and ability in Christ, the glory and power they
wield in His Name, things will be different.
We’re seated with Christ in the place of power, in
a position of authority. This isn’t a fairy tale. We have
His dominion. He’s given you the legal right, as well
as the ability to use His Name as an instrument. That
Name is greater than every government, or institution,
name or title that could be conferred, both in this world
and in the world to come. Jesus Christ is LORD over
all, and the God of all flesh.
With this knowledge, you can, and should, put a
stop to the wars, epidemics, wickedness, perils, and
havocs the devil and his cohorts concoct around the
world. Psalm 46:9 says, “He maketh wars to cease
unto the end of the earth….” Putting a stop to these
things is simple. Jesus said, “Again I say unto you,
That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching
anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them
of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 18:19).
Put this to work.
We’re the ones in charge! Use the authority and
power of His Name in the prayer of agreement to
make your life glorious. Use it to install peace in your
home, neighbourhood, city, and country. Use it to
carry out the works of righteousness, and establish
the will of God in your world. Come together with a
fellow believer or maybe your spouse and agree on
something you want done, or a situation you want
changed. Decree in the Name of Jesus, the specific
changes you want, on the basis of your position and
authority in Christ, and you’ll have a testimony. Glory
to God!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for my position, authority and ability in Christ!
I’m seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all the hardships,
troubles, perils and corrupting influences in the world.
I dominate and triumph over circumstances today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Ephesians 2:5-6; Philippians 2:9-10
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 14:53-72
Numbers 29-31
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 22:1-14
Exodus 20