Authority and Power, Part 3

As we continue our study on the authority that God has given to us as His children, let’s look at Luke 10:19. This verse is Jesus’ assurance to us of our authority here on this earth.

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

Jesus says: I Myself give to you authority (the legal power or right to command or act; exousia) to tread on (crush under the foot; subdue) serpents and scorpions (demonic powers), and over all the power (dunamis; inherent power) of the enemy (satan, the devil, the deceiver, the seducer): and nothing shall by any means hurt you or harm you.

This scripture is God’s guarantee to us that He has given us His authority and power to take care of our enemy, satan, and all that he throws our way to defeat us. That is the best news I have ever heard in my life. Meditate on this scripture today as you are going about your daily business.

We have been given the authority of God. Let’s use it as He directs.