Enthroned With Him – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional December 16th

(The Awesome Authority The Church Has Today)

TO THE BIBLE: Ephesians 1:22 NIV
“…God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.”

LET’S TALK
“Doug, I need to tell you something amazing that happened today,” Barbara said excitedly, as she breezed into her brother’s room.
“Can’t wait to hear it,” Douglas replied.

“You remember Jeffrey, the new exchange student? He had a seizure during the school play rehearsals today. As he fell to the floor, foaming at the mouth, I calmly walked over to him as others panicked and said….”
“And said what?” Doug interjected.

“I said, ‘You evil spirit causing this, come out of him now in Jesus’ Name!’ And the convulsions stopped immediately!”
“Wow, that’s really amazing! Praise God!”

The Church of Jesus Christ—which you are a part of—is a mighty, indomitable force. No institution, power, government or entity can stand against you.

This is because the dominion and rulership of Jesus over principalities and powers, over every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence is for the benefit of the Church and, as a Christian, you’ve got all of His authority and power!

You’ve been enthroned with the Lord Jesus, and you should be fully aware of your authority in Him.

The Bible says that the Lord Jesus is “far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come” (Ephesians 1:21 NIV).

The twenty-second verse is what we read in our opening verse. It says, “…God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church” (Ephesians 1:22 NIV).

God gave Christ this authority for the benefit of the Church. He’s already done it! All the title and power given to Jesus will be of no use if we (the Church) don’t use it. It’s ours to use.

He gave us His Name so that we could use it to keep Satan in check and prevail over circumstances. He has put us in charge of this world to tame it and overwhelm it with His righteousness, glory and grace.

This is why you should affirm every day, “I reign and rule over Satan and the elements of this world!” Hallelujah!

Refuse to be overwhelmed by anything in life; use the authority of Jesus. Use His Name. All authority is vested in His Name; use it every day.

Go Deeper
Romans 3:21-22 NIV; Romans 5:1 AMPC

Speak:
I was born in righteousness, to produce fruits and works of righteousness to the glory of the Father. I rejoice for the gift of righteousness bequeathed to me through the death of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I reign in righteousness; I reign over circumstances and the elements of this world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Revelation 8:1-13, Ezekiel 43-44
TWO YEAR
John 21:1-12, 2 Chronicles 30

Act:
Learn more about your authority in Christ; visit the Pastor Chris Digital Library and listen to the message: Authority in the Name of Jesus