Kingdom Authority

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
~1 Peter 5:8

The greatest trick the devil ever played on mankind was to convince us he doesn't exist. But the the Bible is clear, the devil does exist. He is described in different ways - an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14); a prowling lion (1 Peter 5:8); a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44); a dragon and ancient serpent (Revelation 20:2); the tempter (Matthew 4:3); he is also called the enemy of God, the enemy of the church, the deceiver, the prince of this world, and many other names. But the bottom line is, he wants you to fail. But we have an advocate in Jesus Christ.

"My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous (1 John 2:1)."

No matter what the devil may do, the lies he tells, or how he might exploit our past mistakes and failures, he can only do what we allow him to. When we take authority in Jesus'Name, the power of Heaven sends the devil running. 

The devil, just like everything else, was created by God, and holds no authority over us. We, who are children of the most High, have authority over him. We have Kingdom authority through the blood of Jesus, and when we exercise that authority, the devil flees.

In Matthew 4:1-10 Christ is tempted by the devil, but each time, Jesus answers with the Word of God. He is using Kingdom authority, and in verse 10, He says, "Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'" Then the devil leaves. We are also able to make the devil leave us alone when we use our Sword, that is, the Word of God. There is true power in God's Word and we when we use it like Jesus did, we will have true victory over everything in life, including the Wiles of the devil.

"I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world (John 16:33)."

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A Year of Blessings by Marie McGaha ©2018