adminHow-to walk-in authority for me has been simply this…. I have taken time to understand who I am in Jesus Christ. I’ve taken time to understand (still a journey) my position in the Kingdom of God. The Bible spoke to me as if God was giving me instructions as Abba Father. Have you watched the movie, “The Shack”? I was reflecting on this movie with heavy hitters such as Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and others starring. In this movie, Sam Worthington (Mack) experiences God (Papa) as a woman. Washington Post article states, “Why God is a curvy, black woman in ‘The Shack,” or Indiewire states, “Octavia Spencer’s Role as God In the Shack Angers Christian…”. This short blog is not to start a conversation about race, that at times can cause people to be at odds, or a discussion about your belief as a Christian. I don’t want to give too much away if you have not seen this movie, but this movie to me was about faith and realizing what you need in traumatic moments to keep that faith. Papa was exactly what Mack needed in a moment of his life that could have changed the trajectory of his entire family, and his blood line. I showed this movie to a room full of incarcerated men and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. I wonder if you watch that movie if you can see Mack’s sphere of influence as well? I ask myself that daily. Who will see me and who will I impact? I do not get it right all the time. There are times I am completely wrong too…
Ephesians written to encourage and strengthen believers of Jesus Christ and assist in expanding their knowledge and wisdom to remain steadfast in their faith. Two things that stand out immediately to me – adoption and seal. I now understand that our identity lies in what we have reconciled as the purpose and will. WE are forgiven, WE have been redeemed, and WE have grace wisdom and understanding because of this. A seal was placed on each of our hearts when we came to believe this a deposit of God’s promise of redemption and love. None of what I have written came easily to me. I struggled for understanding and continuously sought answers to questions I thought didn’t exist. When I was in pain, I suffered instead of turning that pain over and laying directly at the feet of Jesus Christ. Over time, each experience led me to a deeper understanding and belief. I soon learned to live and not just survive. I came to know what lives move and have my being in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior means. Our authority comes from the SON, not personally. Satan sends his minions to stand at the side as you walk this life to remind you of all the then mistakes you made and missteps. Oh Jesus! What an opportunity we have! Realize those same obstacles and circumstances could be dealt with! Dealt with in prayer, supplication and fasting. I am by nature a fighter, I learned to fight in prayer.
• Know that when we receive Christ, we are part of an agreement. The seal is a signed contract that cannot be broken unless we break it. We have an inheritance not only in heaven but here on earth.
• The enemy knows we have a contract. Trust me, they are scared of you. When you walk in the anointing of the Holy Spirit, you become empowered. Empowered to do things you never thought possible.
• We have a place of belonging with this seal as well. We are not alone in this walk and whatever you are seeking, desire, or need of, when we press in – God answers. I often wondered why I didn’t get the results I wanted to see. Today, God answered that question for me, sometimes it’s in the wait, timing is everything.
In Matt 10:1, Luke 9:1, Mark 3:15, the disciples were commissioned to do a work, and they then were given the authority and power by the governing authority to carry this work out. We are all given the POWER & AUTHORITY to do this work through the Holy Spirit!
