The Authority of the Almighty
“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.” (Luke 10:19)
The word “power” is repeated twice in the above verse.
But it has two different meanings.
The first “power” is from the Greek word exousia and it has the meaning of authority.
The second “power” is from the Greek word dunamis.
We get the English word for “dynamite” from this word.
Jesus gives us authority over the force of the enemy.
We cannot defeat the devil with strength.
We can defeat him with our God-given authority.
Is Satan wiser than you?
Yes, with a perverted wisdom!
Is he stronger than you?
Yes, with a malevolent strength!
Is Satan more powerful than you?
Yes, but you can stop him when you stand against him-
– with the authority God has given you.
And he knows that!
When you begin to fight your battles-
– not in your strength,
– but in God’s strength,
– then you are going to see Satan begin to cower before you!
Because-
“…the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world”.
The authority of the Almighty is available to you!