Keys to Spiritual Authority

“and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.” Ephesians 3:19-21

Spiritual authority is the ability to touch heaven in such a way that circumstances on earth change.

“And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed.” Exodus 3:2

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.” Acts 2:2-3

We need God in order to accomplish His impossible assignments.

We need God in order to accomplish His impossible assignments. “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?”

We need God in order to accomplish His impossible assignments. “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us.  

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us. “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.” James 1:1:13

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us. “that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;” Ephesians 3:16-17a

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us. “that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17b-19

When God entrusts us with an impossible assignment... He will test us. “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” Acts 4:29-30

To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender.

To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender. “though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.” Hebrews 5:8

To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender. “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” Numbers 12:3

 To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender. “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19

To expand our spiritual reach or authority… we must learn to surrender. “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24-25

To expand our reach or spiritual authority… we must live out the reality of Jesus’ exaltation.  

To expand our reach or spiritual authority… we must live out the reality of Jesus’ exaltation.    Jesus was crucified...

To expand our reach or spiritual authority… we must live out the reality of Jesus’ exaltation.    Jesus is alive...

To expand our reach or spiritual authority… we must live out the reality of Jesus’ exaltation.   Jesus is exalted...