Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Power, if not controlled, can be abused; power is intoxicating, and people can easily be drunk with power and mess things up for everybody. 1 Corinthian 9:18 (What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more). Jesus said that those who want to be on top have to serve others. Recently I have been watching clips of Archbishop Benson Idahosa; he was a man who commanded a lot of spiritual authority and yet he had some control; he put himself under check by always asking God. Lord, here is what they are saying; what should I do now and the Lord will respond, Son, what do you want to do? Humorously he says, whenever he asks God something God will throw the same question back to him and he doesn't know why. I saw it as a way of controlling himself so he would not get to the level of misusing his authority as a servant of God. Until your love for God grows to the point of passion you will not be entrusted with the kind of authority that Jesus Christ, Paul the Apostle, Moses, and Elijah commanded. This love we are talking about is not selfish’ it does not seek its interest; it is sacrificial. It is not lip service, it is demonstrated; This love puts God first above everything else. Elijah was so passionate about things of God that he thought he was the only servant of God remaining.
1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
Paul put himself under oath just to please God; Moses says that God should erase his name from the Book of Life if he would not forgive the children of Israel their trespasses; Jesus Christ despised the shame of the cross just to please God. 1 Corinthians 9:16 (For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
Power and spiritual authority are two different things; you can have power without authority to use the power that you have. The power given to us as a believer works with perfect love. Without compassion, the authority given to us as a believer is wasted. Every time Jesus heals people; the bible will say that Jesus has compassion on them. (Matthew 9:36, 14:14, 15:32,20:34, Mark 1:41, 5:19, 6:34, 8:2, Luke 7:13). A man that has no compassion has no business with healing anointing. The Bible says in Acts 10:38 (How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him). The authority of the believer is to destroy the works of the devil and to set the captive free.
Luke 7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and many people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
Matthew 14:14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
The power is not for showbiz, it is to show forth the glory of God; it is God demonstrating his awesome power through us. If you want this power you need to work on your love for God and man. You can fast and pray for 100 days without water if your heart is not right with God you will not be entrusted with spiritual authority to command the supernatural. Friends, Jesus is still giving out powers and spiritual authority. He is just measuring the levels of your love for him and your interest in the things of his kingdom. As soon as he is satisfied with your level, you will start manifesting it. The journey into the school of power and spiritual authority is a lifetime journey and no one can claim to be a graduate. Your registration into this school begins with salvation; and in case you are not yet in a relationship with God you can begin now by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus' name
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
NENE ISAH,
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