An Extraordinary Authority
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one;
much more they which receive abundance of grace
and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by
one, Jesus Christ.) (Romans 5:17).
The literal translation of the word “reign” in
the verse above is taken from the root word
“Basileuo” (Greek), and it means to “king” or “be
king.” It’s the verb of kingship. So, you could actually
say, “They which receive abundance of grace and of
the gift of righteousness shall ‘king’ or ‘be kings’ in
life.” They’re going to carry out the functions of a king;
they’ll reign and rule in life. That means you have an
extraordinary authority.
What you have to do is to learn about the authority
you have. What’s the implication and extent of this
extraordinary authority? What does this give you? It
bestows on you the gift of righteousness; righteousness
makes us masters. The Bible says the law came by
Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ
(John 1:17). He came with grace, and brought us
righteousness as a gift. So, when you hear the Gospel
and believe in Jesus Christ, you become the recipient
and expression of His righteousness.
Jesus came to reveal and demonstrate the
righteousness of the Father. Now, He gives you that
same nature, ability, and authority to carry on His
ministry, to reveal and demonstrate His righteousness.
He gave you the authority to do it. You have the
ability to unveil the will, purpose and character of your
heavenly Father. What a life!
No wonder He said in John 20:23, “Whose soever
sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and
whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” He’s
made you the dispenser of His goodness: His mercy,
grace, love, and righteousness. Remember, you’re an
associate of the God-kind, in partnership with Him,
therefore, it’s perfectly legal for the Lord Jesus to give
you the authority (the same authority that He had) to
dispense good things. You’re the expression of His
glory, splendour, and divinity. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the extraordinary authority vested
in me, to rule and reign as a king in life. I’m a dispenser of
your goodness; I manifest your glory, splendour and wisdom;
your righteousness is expressed through me today, and always in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
1 John 4:17; John 20:21-23
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 6:1-29
Leviticus 24
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 17:1-13
exodus 4