Matthew 7:29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
The role of emotional intelligence in the school of power and spiritual authority is vital and should not be messed with. Emotional intelligence goes beyond your being able to understand and manage your own emotions but your ability to recognize, understand, and manage other people's emotions. In our workplace power and authority are given to those who have the qualifications, skills, and ability to manage, control resources, and lead others for the success of the organization. The ability we are talking about includes being emotionally intelligent because one can have all the qualifications and lacks Emotional Intelligence skills. In this kingdom where we are, power and authority are given to those who are servants; that is, those who are serving God and the interest of His kingdom here on earth. We all know that servants are not permitted to exercise authority over those they serve. So the authority and power given to the servant of God are to be used against the other kingdoms, principalities, and powers. And because this power works through humans Jesus is cautious in the way he dishes out power and authority to people. You just have to earn his trust for power to be conferred to you. When it comes to the issue of Faith we are to trust God but when it comes to the issues of spiritual authority God wants to trust us. The reason is that power and authority can be easily abused.
Luke 10:17 (And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fell from heaven. 19 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. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven). The question is how do you separate the spirit from humans, how can you identify those who are highly possessed by the devil and how can you deal with the devil inside of them without hurting the human? Jesus Christ knows that the agenda of the devil is to destroy the possessed man and His agenda is to save the possessed man (John 10:10). It is like programming; when he preaches the power is available to deliver the possess. Jesus Christ displayed a high level of Emotional intelligence during his earthly ministry. He studies every situation and people's emotions and knows what to do part-time. Being emotionally intelligent does not mean you are weak in fact, that is where the power lies. He said to his persecutors do you think I cannot call my father to send legions of Angels to defend me but he chose not to because his emotion did not warrant it. Matthew 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. 52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Remember he asked his disciples to buy swords; what now made him stop them from using the same swords he instructed them to purchase; I believe he was struggling with his emotion and he got it on track. Most times we may be caught in emotional battles as humans but our ability to win those battles is what qualifies us for higher spiritual authority. The sword is to prove to the people that he is capable of physical violence just like every other man and he also has the spiritual authority to command heaven for the release of Angels but he chooses not to because what is written about him must be fulfilled. Many destinies have been cut short due to a lack of emotional intelligence. Jesus knew that his persecutors were acting on the devil's instruction and there was no need to battle with them. If you as a man of God lack this skill you may wind up killing those who you are meant to save due to your unbalanced emotion. Elijah was mocked and he cursed the children and two beasts came out and tore forty-two children into pieces; I am very sure that was not the first time he was mocked. He is a man who commanded a high level of spiritual authority. He does that to put fear in those who are fond of making a mockery of his anointing; at times you have to let people know what you have so that they will know not to mess with you or mock your God.
2 Kings 1:10 (And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty).
Without authority and power, men would have been dragging Elijah on the street but they couldn't because they feared what was inside of him. Friends, satan, and his agent will not regard you as anything if you have no authority that is higher than their own. To command a high level of power and spiritual authority you need to be a son and a daughter of God; and today, God is giving you another opportunity to become His own by praying this salvation prayer below.
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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