So, I have been placed in this new role as Team Leader.
My team consists of me and five other amazing brothers and sisters of Christ.
I love them.
A lot.
But as soon as I started, God placed me in a trial by fire training.
It has been intense.
But so very beautiful.
And I have been forced to really start thinking about what Authority under Christ really looks like.
It’s strange.
So one day, God sat me down while others were worshipping.
And told me about it.
And I wanna share it with you.
If you so desire.
So, here is what He said:
What is true authority under God?
Isn’t authority only that you accept humility and do what the Father asks?
Authority under God is literally in opposition to authority in the world.
The world’s position of authority is who is on top.
But authority under Christ is who is on bottom.
I will become the least of these.
I will wash the feet of those who follow that leadership.
When you accept authority, it is not you doing, but God.
In other words,
You hand over the responsibility to Christ.
It is no longer you in authority but God through you.
Wow.
If ever authority does come from you then it is of your flesh.
And it is sin.
That is bad authority.
I pray that my authority comes directly from my Father.
And that I have the boldness to speak and do it.
Amen.
What actually is authority, then?
How is it different from your daily life?
Do those things just said not apply to you if you are not in a position of leadership?
Of course not!
Those same things apply for you also.
So then, what is authority?
It is truly knowing the place God has placed you in.
Pride should never rise from being put under someone in leadership.
For the Lord has placed you in your position to function as He desires.
How can you be upset at this?
He has placed the person above you exactly where He has desired.
To fulfill the purpose He has called in that person.
Who are you to argue with this?
Who are you to be upset at the Lord’s decision?
Do you know more than the Lord?
Are you wiser than God?
Are you angry that your father is your father and wish to be his father?
In the same way,
You can not wish to be over someone who God has appointed you to be under.
To know authority is to know humility.
We as brothers and sisters of Christ already have authority no matter what position we are placed in.
Because we walk in the authority of the Holy Spirit wherever we go.
Do not get the authority of the world and the Authority of the Spirit confused.
God commands.
We follow.
Let it be so.
That is true humility.
That is true authority.
Verses on Authority:
Romans 13:1-7
Titus 3:1
1 Peter 2:13-25
1 Peter 5:3
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