We\u2019re still navigating our way with Jesus when He was in and out of places after His resurrection. He served up fried fish for His disciples by a campfire as they came to Him from their fishing boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus gave plenty of opportunities for witnesses to see Him alive and well AFTER He came back to life at His resurrection. Those witnesses assured us that He is alive. His resurrection Is about us taking hold of His promises and His authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of a marriage ceremony, we\u2019ll hear words used by clergy, judge or officiant: \u201cBy the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you\u2026..husband and wife!\u201d They are saying they are vested with an authority that is higher than their own. Whether it\u2019s a federal or state law, they are acting in the authority that has been given to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My dear friend who works with me at the family center, has taken hold of that authority. She has given over 175 hours of her time to a friend who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. She drives her friend to medical appointments, stays with her during treatments and speaks life into her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few days ago, at her friend\u2019s routine check-up, she heard the doctor say: \u201cThe four tumors are no longer active!\u201d Her friend goes to church with her now. My friend realized her authority in Christ by praying and speaking healing words to her friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Peter prayed for the beggar to walk, he said: \u201cI have no silver and gold, but WHAT I DO HAVE I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise and walk!\u201d He was acting on behalf of a higher authority \u2013 Jesus Christ. He had been commissioned by Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter believed in that power because he had witnessed Jesus speaking and saying: \u201cWHOEVER believes in me will do the works that I do and will do greater ones than these.\u201d (John 14:12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, too, have been commissioned by Jesus. As God\u2019s \u201celect\u201d, sold-out believers in our Lord and Savior, we too have been given that authority with the words from Jesus: \u201cGo, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.\u201d (Matthew 2:19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can call on the name of Jesus \u2013 that is above every other name! It is mightier than any other name. It is the name to which all of creation must bow. (Philippians 2:9-10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mountains in your life today? Let\u2019s take authority over them by remembering Who is in our corner and Who has given us the authority to say: \u201cMountains, move out of my way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the power vested in me, through Christ our Lord, I speak the name of Jesus over you, today! In your hurting, in your sorrow, in your weakness, I ask our God to move. Mountains, MOVE! In the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, we conquer. We win!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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