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It’s under our feet!

We know that King David was an amazing warrior. What many don’t fully understand about him is that he had a strong relationship with God, and he fully trusted God for strength and strategy in the day of battle. Psalms 18:39 (Amp) says: “For You have encircled me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.” He knew that when God is with you, your enemies will be subdued under you. The word subdue in this verse literally means “to bow.” God will cause your enemies to bow before you.  Several things to ponder: The first thing is that you will have battles. God never said he would keep you from battles. Jesus said on the earth we will have tribulation. But we are not to fear because He overcame the world. (John 16:33) So the key is not to run away from problems, issues, attacks or battles. The key is to have a strong relationship with the master warrior Himself! The second point is that Jesus is the head of the church, and all things are under His feet. (Ephesians 1:22) And since we are part of the body, and since all things are under His feet, aren’t the feet part of His body? And since it is so, that means that positionally those things are also under our feet. We are seated in heavenly places in Christ, so we now walk in His authority. That means that in the day of battle, the greater one is with you, and He will deliver you from your enemies. Are you in a battle? Then rejoice because you are about to experience victory in the field of battle because the master warrior is with you! Have a blessed and enjoyable Easter weekend!

Psalms 18:39 (Amp) “For You have encircled me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.”

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Did you know that you are already commissioned?

Most Christians struggle with the aspect of spiritual authority, so they will pray without any real confidence. Their faith is also weak and filled with uncertainty. This is happening because many do not know the authority that the Lord Jesus gave us. In John 17:18 (TPT), He said this: “I have commissioned them to represent me just as you commissioned me to represent you.” The term “commissioned” means: “an authorization or to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts; authority to act for, in behalf of, or in place of another” (Merriam Webster). Note in the original language, Jesus used the term “commissioned.” He commissioned us just as the Father commissioned Him. That is true authority given from our Lord Himself. We stand in a place of power to make a difference in this world. Jesus’ last request before He went back to the Father is found in Matthew 28:18 -20 (TPT): “Then Jesus came close to them and said, “All the authority of the universe has been given to me. Now go in my authority and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.” Jesus said “go in His authority.” Let that sink in your spirit today. You are not just a mere human being. You are a partner and co-laborer with the creator of heaven and earth, and you have a mandate to disciple others. Your authority is recognized in heaven and earth. Today, be freed and released from any hopelessness and despair. Get excited because God has equipped and empowered you to be His ambassador on this earth. Go and be who God called you to be!

John 17:18 (TPT) “I have commissioned them to represent me just as you commissioned me to represent you.”