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GLEANINGS FROM THE WORD Experiencing an extraordinary God in ordinary life Issue #768 March 30, 2003 Unused Authority The technical issues we faced yesterday have resolved and we're back on track this morning. As Genni the wonder dog and I walked around the lake, we stopped to feed the geese. They're still a little timid after being away for months, so they were keeping their distance. The other birds weren't nearly as shy as the geese. The ravens, the magpies, the pigeons and the gulls weren’t the least bit shy. The geese usually put the run to the other birds, but since the geese were being timid the others were having a field day. As long as the geese weren't going to take authority over the area, the other birds were going to take full advantage of the opportunity. Before long, the only birds that will be brave enough to get in there with the geese will be some ducks and the occasional gull that will make an airborne attack. The geese are the undisputed rulers of the lake, when they choose to exercise their authority. It's the same in the spirit realm. Jesus gave His followers great authority and power.
Often though, we're too timid to exercise the God given authority we have. We sit on our pews and worship in wimpy ways on Sunday and walk through the rest of the week powerless. We wonder where the victory is that Jesus promised us. The demons laugh. The unclean spirits have a field day. The powers and principalities rejoice. You see, they know better than we do that we have been given authority but they have done a masterful job in keeping us from recognizing that fact. Christianity isn't just another powerless religion. It is a power filled relationship with the Living God. The power is His, although He's given us the authority to use it. The glory is His, although it doesn't shine brightly because we don't walk in the authority He granted us. Christianity is about radically changing the entire world, one soul at a time. It's about introducing people to Jesus and using every tool He has given us to do just that. Are you living in a world of insipid, powerless, wimpy Christianity? Look to the real Jesus, the one the Bible boldly proclaims. He was never wimpy and powerless. Nor were His followers after His resurrection. Church, it's time to mobilize and be all that God has called us to be. Until next time, may you exercise the authority He has given you. Be blessed. Hallelu Yah (Praise God)! Kevin YOU ARE Once you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour you have been given authority and power.
Never let the enemy tell you that you are worthless or insignificant. You have value in the eyes of God so great that it was worth dying for. You are a blessing to the world. Are you living a powerless life, trapped in your own weakness and sin? It's time to get right with God and to be all that He created you to be. If you want to know how that's possible simply email us and we'll send you some Bible verses that will explain it to you. You can simply begin the relationship by honestly and completely opening your heart, admitting you need God's help, and saying a prayer along the lines of: Jesus: I have made many mistakes in my life and done things I am not proud of. I have sinned. I need your love and forgiveness. I believe that you came into this world and gave your life on a cross to pay for my sins and that you defeated death and rose again. Please forgive me, and be the Lord of my life. I give my life to you Lord. Amen If you pray this prayer for the first time let me know so I can rejoice with you. Did you know that at Gleanings, we have a dedicated team of prayer warriors and all prayer concerns are kept strictly confidential? Your comments, your questions and your joys are shared with the prayer team, to keep me accountable as the head of the ministry and to encourage them as they see God at work in your life. As with prayer all these things are kept confidential within the Gleanings team. To share your questions, comments, thoughts, prayer concerns and praise reports email us If you enjoyed this issue of Gleanings From The Word, email it, in its entirety, to a friend. For information on use of Gleanings in your church newsletter or other situations please visit the permissions page . You can write to us at Gleanings From The Word Ministries International 114 Oak St Sherwood Park, AB Canada T8A 0V8 © 2003 K.F. "Kevin" Corbin Gleanings From The Word Minististries International - All Rights Reserved
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