The Power of Christ-Identifying With Christ

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Many Christians live a powerless life. The truth is that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the same Holy Spirit that we have been given as believers. The early church understood these truths. But in today’s age, it is easily forgotten. When we trust in the Lord and walk upright in His righteousness, we are empowered with an inherited authority (Acts 1:8), made possible through the Holy Spirit.

In Matthew 28:18-19, Jesus is speaking to his disciples after He rose from the dead, and He said, “‘I have been given authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations…’”. Jesus here was identifying His power and authority over all other powers and dominions, and because of this, He commands His disciples to operate through His power. In Luke 10:18-19, Jesus says, “‘Yes,’ he told them, ‘I saw Satan fall from heaven like lighting! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy,...’”. Your authority does not come from your personality, position, or human power, but by Christ’s victory on the cross alone. 

When you walk empowered by the Spirit, you receive boldness! Acts 4:31 tells us that we will receive boldness when preaching the Word of God. But further, He equips us with the Body Armor of God (Acts 10:10-17). He will equip you with the Belt of Truth, Body Armor of Righteousness, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, and Sword of the Spirit. In this armor, you can stand firm in your power to resist the enemy.  

A few simple steps to begin living in authority are:

  1. Speak the Word of God with confidence. 

  2. Pray with faith, not fear. 

  3. Resist the enemy by speaking authority in the name of Jesus.

  4. Walk in obedience by aligning yourself with God’s word. 

The enemies of authority are doubt, fear, and forgetfulness in our identity. Take these captive and speak the power of Jesus over your life! Remember that the power of the living God already resides inside of you. Today, call upon it, and watch your heart change and your circumstances come under the alignment of Heaven. -Raegan Williamson