09/04/2026
It deeply bothers me that there is such a lack of teaching about the believer’s authority in so many churches.
When we became sons and daughters of God, we did not receive an empty title. Scripture says we were blessed “with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).
This is our inheritance—but we have a responsibility to learn what the Father has given us and walk it out.
We are not called to live powerless, defeated, or enslaved to fear, addiction, destructive cycles, or a poverty mindset. Sin is not supposed to have dominion over us. Fear is not our master. Our past does not own us, and the enemy does not have the final word.
Jesus came so we could have life abundantly. He gave us authority over the power of the enemy, and God created us in Christ to do the good works He prepared for us beforehand.
Isaiah 61 says He came to bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom to the captives, and release prisoners from darkness. Jesus fulfilled this Scripture—and now, as His body, we are called to continue His work through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” Then He commissioned His followers to go in that authority and continue His work (Matthew 28:18–20).
This was not only for the original apostles, ordained priests, pastors, or a chosen few with titles and platforms. This commission belongs to all believers. We are His Church—His hands and feet on the earth. and the only title we need is son or daughter.
Jesus said that whoever believes in Him would do the works He had been doing (John 14:12).
The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us (Romans 8:11). Think about that: resurrection power lives inside every born-again believer.
You do not need a title, a pulpit, or a platform to be used by God. The Bible says that all believers are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9).
Authority does not come from a title given by people. It comes from Jesus, and we exercise it through the Holy Spirit while remaining submitted to His lordship.
We have been called to pray for the sick, proclaim freedom to the captives, resist the enemy, tear down strongholds, and bring the light of Christ into dark places.
You have been given authority—but you must rise up and walk in it.
The question is not whether Jesus has given His Church authority. The question is: Why aren’t more believers using it?
