When Jesus left this earthly realm, He did not leave us defenseless against the enemy, the devil. He didn’t leave us to be devoured or tormented by the works of the devil. No, not at all. After the resurrection, when Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, He seated us with Himself, which meant that He gave us His authority to defeat the enemy in every area of our lives. This is the same authority He used when He walked the earth and healed the sick, cast out devils, calmed the storm and raised the dead!
“For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6).
If we have been born again, we have authority over the devil and all his evil works—just like Jesus did. This includes sickness and disease, lack and poverty, relational division and strife…and every wicked thing the devil stirs up in our world.
But if we don’t take our God-given authority and use it, nothing will change, and we will leave a defeated life. God has called us to be agents of change in our world and in this world. It’s our responsibility to enforce the goodness of God over the works of the devil in our lives, in the lives of others, and in all of society. But we have to choose it. We have to rise up and speak the Word of God that’s backed by the blood of Jesus.
To help you remember your place and position of authority as a believer, consider these 10 Scriptures That Prove Your Authority as a Believer. Then, start speaking God’s Word to every area of your life, releasing the authority and power Jesus has given to you.
- “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you” (Luke 10:19).
- “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world” (1 John 4:4).
- “You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross” (Colossians 2:13-15).
- “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you” (Romans 16:20).
- “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm” (Ephesians 6:12-13).
- “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed” (Mark 16:17-18).
- “I don’t have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me” (John 14:30).
- “One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick” (Luke 9:1-2).
- “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins” (Colossians 1:13-14).
- “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:18-19).
It’s the truth that sets us free (John 8:31-32), and it’s the truth of your authority that will make you free to use it to initiate change your life…and this world!