40 Days in the Word - Power of the Word Sample

Theme | I Have Given You Authority

From | Thalia Colys

Verses | Luke 10:18-19, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 16:15-18

The theme of the week is ‘Life’. When Jesus talks about life, He isn’t talking about merely getting by or simple survival - He’s talking about vitality, a fullness of life that comes through a relationship with Him. A full life is not absent of trials, but rather a full life comes from the promised presence of God.

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When we face trials of many kinds, and there is a reason I said ‘when’ and not ‘if’, we have the authority to overcome. Jesus overcame death, sin, and the grave! In Luke 10:18-19, Jesus says, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” This means, some situations appear like snakes and scorpions in our world - there are dangers that roam the ground.

But here’s the caveat!

The Word did not say, “so we must tiptoe around and dance our way through the dangers”. It simply reminds us of the truth of our authority in Christ. We need not be afraid, we can simply know every step we take in our walk of faith is a trampling step.

What does that mean? Walk with confidence! As you walk into your workplace, your school, into the different spheres of your life, you have the authority and the power to overcome. You don’t just have the ability to overcome, you have the authority to take ground and speak into the atmospheres you find yourself in. You have the power because God gave you the authority.

Prayer | Thank You for defeating the enemy on my behalf, and giving me the power and authority to trample on snakes and scorpions (metaphorically)! Holy Spirit, help me to walk with confidence as I step into the different environments in my world. Help me take ground for the Kingdom and see Your will be done! Amen.