You And I Are Living In The Most Intense Time In Human History – The Last Of The Last Days. Jesus Has Given Us Authority Over The Enemy. I Can Imagine Him Saying, Why Are you Continually Calling On Me And Not Using Your Authority That I Gave You To Come Against These Spirits In My Name? #1. The Spirit Of Murder
That means we need to recognize what comes from Satan (John 10:10), be conscious of the fact that we have authority over him, and use that authority instead of letting him dominate us. Because he is already defeated. It’s up to us to enforce that defeat by taking authority over him and his works.
Three (3) Things to Know About Taking Authority Over Satan
I believe we must know three things to be able to walk in this authority that Jesus died to give us:
- We must know what authority is.
- We must know that it belongs to us.
- We must know how to use it.
- WHAT AUTHORITY IS
In Luke 10:19 Jesus said, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you (NLT). Does the church today need less authority than the early church? I would say we need it even more!
This authority Jesus gave us means we are backed by all the power of heaven, using His Name. It’s not brute strength, like trying to stop a semi-truck by pushing against it, and it’s not your strength. It’s like a police officer (backed by the authority of the city) holding his hand up to the semi-truck driver and saying, “Stop in the name of the mayor.” You can step out in front of the devil, hold up your hand, and say, “Stop in the Name of Jesus!”
- IT BELONGS TO YOU
Remember that in Luke 10:19 Jesus said He gave this authority to you. He got it from God the Father (Matthew 28:18). Right now, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father, and we are seated there with Him (Acts 5:32, Ephesians 2:6). He is the Head; we are His Body (Colossians 1:18). What’s His is ours, and His authority is perpetuated through His Body.
So, we are seated with Christ, in a place of spiritual authority. And we are to rule and reign in this life! Too many times we pray “Lord, do this, do that” when He’s given the authority to us! God has already delivered us from the authority of darkness (Mark 16:15-18, Colossians 1:13) so we have a right to speak to the darkness (Satan, demons) and tell them what to do. Jesus is saying, you are constantly calling on Me and I am watching from above, I see you are not using your authority that I gave you. You need to Speak My Word, Bind the Adversary, Come Against These Spirits in My Name. Stop walking in Fear, Start speaking in Faith.
- HOW TO USE IT
For this authority to work in your life, you must believe it. You must believe what God has said in His Word about you. Believing (faith) comes by the Word.
The door to exercising your authority in Christ hinges on Ephesians 1:20 and Ephesians 2:6. I encourage you to meditate on those verses until you have the revelation that you are seated with Jesus at the right hand of God, and you have His authority. You are the one on earth that He moves through.
James 4:7 says we are to resist the devil and he will flee from us. Instead of crying, “The devils after me!” or rolling over when you’re attacked, resist him! Push back with your faith, using your authority in Jesus’ name. Speak to the mountain in your life – stop letting it speak to you (Mark 11:23).
Matthew 18:18 says that whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven. We do the binding. Heaven will refuse to allow what we allow. “Satan, I bind you off my body….my family….my finances…my nation. I loose the power of God in those situations (using the scripture that applies). In Jesus’ Name!” (John 14:13-14)
Too many times we’ve allowed Satan’s agenda to run rampant instead of using our authority. Yes, Satan is God of this world (1 Corinthians 4:4) but we have authority over him – we must take it!
Remember, God’s plan is for you to rule and reign over circumstances, poverty, sickness, everything else that would hinder us (Romans 5:17). You reign because you have the authority in the Name of Jesus. You’re not a victim, a beggar, or pathetic – you are the Body of Christ – seated with Him at the right hand of God!
TAKE ACTION: I challenge you today to use your authority over the enemy. COME AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF MURDER IN OUR NATION. COME AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF SUICIDE, THE SPIRIT OF CORRUPTION.
Do it over your own life and family, taking authority over sickness, lack, fear, confusion, thoughts, or demonic influences. Then focus outward – take authority over the powers and principalities that are trying to divide and destroy our neighborhoods, our cities, states, and nation. Come against the spirit of anarchy, lying, child sex trade, pornography, and MURDER, using the Name of Jesus.
In Addition To Taking Authority; What About The Angels That Are Assigned To Us
Are There Really Demons That Rule Over Our Nations Just as There Are Angels That Are Assigned To Us.
Yes, you are right. According to the Bible, every nation has one or more demons assigned to wreak havoc on the people in that nation. You see, Satan had the most authority being the firstborn. He clearly had many roles to play in heaven. Being the first heavenly creature, Satan believed that he was (a part of) God, as he existed before any other angel or heavenly creature. Some angels and heavenly creatures bought into this claim, as they saw Satan with God when God created them. So, these fallen angels or should we say rebels saw Satan as equal to God. We know people like this, puffed up with pride, when someone else in leadership has helped them or mentoring them and now, they are bigger than life or the person who is grooming them. Now they are assigned and scattered among the nations. You May Ask, Who Are These nations? A tremendous spiritual battle is going on behind the scenes for the good or bad of every nation.
It is fair to say that every nation also has more than one angel who seeks to bring prosperity to that nation.
Daniel 10 records the story of a messenger angel, Gabriel, who appears to Daniel as a man. The angel was sent to answer Daniel’s questions about when the Seventy-Years -Babylonian-Captivity would end.
The story really begins in Daniel 9 when Daniel was confessing Israel’s sin and praying for forgiveness for his people. While he was praying, the angel Gabriel arrived to give him an answer about God’s upcoming plans for Israel.
Gabriel told Daniel that his prayer was answered three weeks earlier. The reason for the delay in getting the message to him was that the “Prince of Persia” engaged Gabriel in battle and impeded his progress. Michael the Archangel was dispatched to neutralize the Prince of Persia and free Gabriel to continue his journey to deliver God’s “Truth” to Daniel. The Prince of Persia was a demonic spirit that ruled over the land of Persia.
As chapter 10 begins, Gabriel tells Daniel that he will soon return to fight with the Prince of Persia. Gabriel tells Daniel that Michael the Archangel is the only one assigned to assist Gabriel in his fight and together they will overcome the Prince. Gabriel reveals that his next assignment is to fight against the “Prince of Greece.”
As described in places like Job 1:2 spiritual battles between demonic and angelic hosts affect earth and are occurring behind the scenes all the time.
The spiritual battles over nations manifest themselves on earth in economic, sociopolitical realms. For example, it’s hard to imagine the state of Nevada as being anything other than demonized. Gambling, prostitution, Mafia activities, drunken-inspired weddings, lewd dancing and floor shows, out-of-control use of drugs, alcohol abuse, abortions, and broken lives are more than just sins of the flesh as described by Paul in Ephesians chapter 4. The demonic strongholds in that state are practically unshakable.
In the biblical tradition, I believe that it’s safe to say that the Prince of Nevada is having a heyday!
While it appears that some demonic spirits are assigned to specific territories, others are free to roam here and there. For example, in Daniel 12:1, we’re told that Michael the Archangel is the protector of “God’s people” Israel. Not all of God’s people live within the boundaries of Israel. Michael fights to protect God’s people wherever they may be.
The Bible teaches that Satan is the ruler of this present earth.
One of the clearest indicators of Satan’s ruling the nations of the world is revealed during the wilderness temptation of Christ:
“The devil led him up to a high place and showed him an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, ’I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me and I can give it to anyone I want to. So, if you worship me, it will all be yours” (Luke: 4:5-7).
The point is that Jesus did not challenge Satan’s claim. Satan really is the ruler of this present world (John 12:31; 16:11). Paul acknowledged this in 2 Corinthians: 3-
“And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”
Satan works through fallen angels and organized groups.
PUT YOUR ANGELS TO WORK FOR YOU
When you are abiding in God—obeying His Word, seeking Him with all your heart, loving Him and others—you have the right to utilize the ministry of angels God has provided. It’s part of your salvation package! He provided these powerful beings to aid you on the earth, to bless you, and to minister to you. If you haven’t been tapping into this powerful, supernatural resource, begin today with these five ways to put your angels to work.
1. Speak the Word.
When you find yourself in a situation—one of possible physical danger, one where you need deliverance, or one where you require material or financial help—speak the Word only. And do so in faith. This allows your angels to minister to you on your behalf—to work for you, to intervene. When you speak against the Word of God, their hands are tied—they can’t move an inch to help you.
“Whatever happens in my life—if I’m in danger—I don’t panic. I stay calm, and I start reciting Psalm 91. I say, ‘God is my refuge, God is my deliverance.’ It has saved my life before.” G.C.
Years ago, when I was getting ready to travel to Haiti, India & Africa, many people encouraged me to take security with me because it was volatile there at the time. I responded; I don’t go anywhere without security. Glory to God. Every time I go to the store, I have security. The Bible says angels encamp around those who fear Him” (Psalm 34:7).
2. Command your angels.
Can you really do this? In short, yes. Keep in mind, you aren’t commanding them in the same way you are commanding and rebuking the devil. You are releasing them to do the work they’ve been assigned to perform on your behalf.
You have been given the authority of Jesus Christ, as an heir, and you can command your angels to move on your behalf to carry out the Word (Psalm 103:20). “In the Name of Jesus, ministering spirits, I assign you according to (Hebrews 1:13-14), to see to it that I have protection in this car, in this airplane, in this building. I claim this right as an heir to salvation.”
3.Pray for angels.
When you ask God to deploy your angels, He will do so. Jesus said God would have sent 12 legions of angels to His rescue had He asked for them. Prayer will release angels on your behalf. (Matthew: 26:51-53.) Every time you leave your house, ask that angels protect you in every vehicle you ride in, every building you walk in, and every situation.
4.Call on the Name of Jesus.
The name of the Jesus catches the attention of God's Angels. They will respond to the Name above all names and come to your rescue. (Hebrews 1:6.)
The Name of Jesus is powerful! When you’re in a situation where you need help, call on His Name. He’ll send help your way!
5.Thank God for His help.
When you trust and believe that God will send His angels to help you (Psalm 91:11), you are receiving their intervention by faith. Thank Him and praise Him because He has given His angels charge over you. Thank HIm for providing you with an entire army to enforce what is rightfully yours.
Isn’t it good to know you don’t have to depend on your own abilities for protection and deliverance? Get your angels involved in your life. God’s will is for you to enjoy everything He provided through Jesus on the cross, and He’s provided all the help you’ll ever need!
Remember, God’s plan is for you to rule and reign over circumstances, poverty, sickness, everything else that would hinder us (Romans 5:17). You reign because you have the authority in the Name of Jesus. You’re not a victim, a beggar, or pathetic – you are the Body of Christ – seated with Him at the right hand of God!
Blessings
J.P. Olson
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