AUTHORITY, UNDER IT AND IN IT

AUTHORITY, UNDER IT AND IN IT

There is much talk about the authority of the believer, but for all the talk, there is little to show for it. The authority process is simple and clear and easy to explain, yet some are never able to obtain because of ignorance and pride! There is a kingdom rule that is always in effect and all authority stems from it. NO ONE HAS AUTHORITY UNLESS THEY ARE UNDER AUTHORITY. 

One day I met a centurion soldier that had it right when he said to Me, "Lord, because of your authority, I am not worthy or fit to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant boy will be cured. [9] For I also am a man subject to authority and I have soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my slave, Do this, and he does it." Matthew 8:8-9 AMP He recognized the authority I carried was much higher than his and I was under a higher authority than the one he was subject to! By him being in proper alignment with authority, he is in line to receive from My authority! 

I was not intending on answering Pilate, because I was not going to recognize his abuse of authority, however I could not hold back when he said, "Do you not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify You? [11] I didn't hesitate to answer, You would not have any power or authority whatsoever against (over) Me if it were not given you from My Father above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who delivered Me over to you is greater than the sin you are about to commit." John 19:9-11 AMP

He knew he was in trouble the moment I said it! That's why he did the washing hands show, not only for the people, but he thought it would clear him with My authority! In the western mindset, there is a claiming of and clamoring for authority, while at the same time hating and refusing to be under authority. It has become the seed bed of false doctrine, where there are no checks and balances. No one to say NO! So everyone does that which is right in his own eyes. My Father is the only one who has no authority above Him. He carries the title of, THE GREAT I AM! 

All authority on earth stems from Him, and anyone refusing to be under any authority will end up in prison. Many times a physical prison, but always a mental and emotional prison. The reason being, when they are challenged they have no higher authority to back them up, and My Father will see to it that their lack of authority is exposed for what it is, insanity! Every believer who is not submitted to authority, has no authority and should not be followed! Those who follow them will be led into false doctrine, and end up in a spiritual prison! 

Here is the result of challenging a demon when you are not under authority: "There were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which were not under authority. When they tried to cast out a single low level demon[15] The evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; because of their authority, but who are you guys? [16] And the man who had the evil spirit leaped on them, and overcame them, one against seven, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded." Acts 19:14-16 KJV Don't play around with enemy forces if you are not under authority! 

Listen, My believing friend, I gave My church some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; [12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of My body of believers: through proper use of and submission to authority, so that I can establish My kingdom!" Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV I sent no lone rangers or superstars, so beware because they have no place in My church!

Today if you are a believer and you are not under spiritual authority, swallow your false pride, and find someone you can spiritually trust, who is also under authority, and again who also is under authority and recognizes that all authority comes from Me, because I am under My Fathers authority, and it was He who gave Me all authority! Submit to them and you will be given your own authority, from My Father!

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