Who Has Authority in this World?

When God made man, He made man in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:26). God also gave man dominion and told him to subdue the earth (Genesis 1:27). When Adam deliberately disobeyed God and listened to satan, he sold out his dominion to satan. When Jesus came, He replaced Adam and did what Adam should have done and Jesus became the last Adam (1 Corinthians 15:35-49), which gave us back our authority (Luke 10:17-20).

God gives us the authority to move the 'mountains' in our life, as well as calm storms to ensure our safety (Mark 4:35-41). Jesus asked the disciples why they were so fearful and asked them how it was they had no faith, because He expected them to take care of the storm. He also showed them how to take care of the storm. Jesus said that those that believe on Him, they shall do the same works He did, and greater (John 14:12). The entire time Jesus was here, He did the work that God wanted done here, Jesus was our example of what we are to do. How do we do it? With the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives and continually dwells on the inside of those who have asked Him to. It is the Holy Spirit who works through you to do the same things that Jesus did, and greater. Jesus gave us that right to do those works through His Name.

Don't go another day thinking that everything that happens is God's will, because God gave you the authority to keep bad things from happening by using His Word (Scriptures in the Bible) against the problems and situations that arise. God said His Word shall not return void. Start speaking the Word of God over your life and command the storms to dissipate; not only the theoretical storms, but also the real storms that come with tornadoes and hurricanes. You have that ability, because you have God living on the inside of you! You have the Holy Spirit living inside you and when you step out in faith and do what Jesus said you can do, the Holy Spirit goes with you and makes it happen!

Suffering for the Kingdom of God

With God you will stand as Daniel did in the lion's den, as David did when he fought Goliath, and as Shadrach Meshach and Abednego did in the fire!

Daniel was never touched by the lions, David defeated the giant with a small sling-shot and a stone lol, and Shadrach Meshach and Abednego didn't even come out smelling like smoke!

Each instance was considered 'going through something' and look at what all they had to 'deal' with... (Daniel) staying in a lion's den with an Angel protecting him from harm and having favor with the King and prospering there after, (David) defeating a giant with a twist of his wrist and having favor with the King and then becoming King, and (Shadrach Meshach and Abednego) standing in a furnace with an Angel protecting them, and was promoted there after!

These men "suffered" for the Kingdom of God! Their "suffering" was not what we think of suffering!!! THAT'S how God takes care of us!!!

So when problems come, you are not 'suffering' for God's Kingdom by allowing yourself to get beaten down or putting up with it. Plow satan over with God's Word!