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DISCIPLES AND AUTHORITY 3

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Text: Matthew 10:1.

Then Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and every illness.

There is another important lesson hidden in this text. The ability to exercise your spiritual authority is not necessarily a proof of a right relationship with God.

Among the twelve disciples who received authority to cast out devils and heal the sick was Judas Iscariot. As commanded by the Lord Jesus, Judas Iscariot also went out to preach, cast out devils and heal the sick. He did all these while he was also stealing from the purse. (John 12:6).

Like the others, he was sent out, he  preached the kingdom, and he participated in the miraculous works that followed. Yet Judas later betrayed the very Master who gave him the authority.

This serves as a sobering warning. *You must never measure your spiritual standing solely by the gifts you operate in or the results you see in ministry.* 

God can use a person as a channel of blessing while that person is drifting away from Him. 

Please don't be deceived. That a person is able to cast out demons, heal the sick, or perform miracles does not automatically validate such person's obedience to Christ. It is very possible for a believer to have lost fellowship and touch with Christ and still be in tact with his gifts.

You must therefore constantly examine yourself to be sure that you are not drifting away from the LORD. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:27 that, *"...I keep on disciplining my body, making it serve me so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified."* 

The Lord desires not only that we function in power but also that we walk in obedience, holiness, and faithfulness.

The Christian life requires both power and character, authority and obedience, ministry and intimacy. 

The goal is not merely to do mighty works for Christ but to remain faithful to Christ to the very end.

Today, examine your life. Are you exercising the authority Christ has given you? Are you actively advancing His kingdom through prayer, faith, and love? 

At the same time, are you walking in humble obedience to the LORD and maintaining a close relationship with Him?

The greatest testimony is not merely that demons are subject to us, but that our lives remain surrendered to the Lord who gave us authority.

Hear the conclusion of this matter from the lips of our master Himself.....
"Look! I have given you the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to destroy all the enemy’s power, and nothing will ever hurt you."
 "However, stop rejoicing because the spirits are submitting to you. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10: 19-20.

 *Bible Reading* 

Matthew 10:1-8.

 *_PRAYER FOCUS_* 

Father LORD,  thank You for calling me to be your disciple. Help me to walk closely with You and to understand the authority you have given me. Grant me faith to stand against the works of darkness and compassion to minister your healing and love to those around me in Jesus name.

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