The authority of faith
8 June 2009 

Not only is supernatural faith an instrument to bring about eternal salvation, it is also an instrument of spiritual authority. Nations around the world are being dominated by spiritual forces of evil, and tragedies and disasters have resulted from it.

But those who are born of the Spirit, even though they live in this world, are not subject to evil forces—unless they choose not to use their authority in the faith God has given them. God gave Moses a staff as an instrument of authority to show His glorious works. Today, He has given His people the staff of faith in order to overcome the “Egypts” of this world.

Whether this instrument is used against evil or not is another story! Even so, His authority has already been endowed upon His followers. See what the Lord Jesus said to His disciples:

“Behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10.19)

The power is in your hands to neutralise all evil that attacks you. Faith is the power and authority of God at your disposal. Use it!

By Bishop Edir Macedo