A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought that we, the leaders who believe, must be reminded that we have God – given authority to influence any situation.
When we are presented with situations that disturb our peace or challenge our integrity, we only have to decide which tool in our Bible we will leverage!
The Bible tells us in Mathew that:
“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you bindand [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth shall have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth shall have [already] been loosed in heaven. [Matt 16:19]”
Matthew 18:18 AMP
We also read where in Genesis, we are commanded to take authority over everything in this earth:
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.””
Genesis 1:26 ESV
In Luke, we are instructed to use our power:
“Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.”
Luke 10:19 AMP
In Isaiah, we are instructed to turn what seems to be a desolate place into the garden of Eden:
“For the Lord will comfort Zion [in her captivity]; He will comfort all her ruins. And He will make her wilderness like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the Lord; Joy and gladness will be found in her, Thanksgiving and the voice of a melody.”
Isaiah 51:3 AMP
Selah
No matter whether the situation is because of oppression like Pharaoh, deception or deceit like Laban, threats to our safety and security like the Philistine – the answer is still the same.
“The Lord is high above all nations, And His glory above the heavens.”
Psalms 113:4
We are still the head and not the tail, always above and not beneath and we are still called “Blessed”!
“The Lord will make you the head (leader) and not the tail (follower); and you will be above only, and you will not be beneath, if you listen and pay attention to the commandments of the Lord your God, which I am commanding you today, to observe them carefully.”
Deuteronomy 28:13 AMP
“”You will be blessed in the city, and you will be blessed in the field.
“The offspring of your body and the produce of your ground and the offspring of your animals, the offspring of your herd and the young of your flock will be blessed.
“Your basket and your kneading bowl will be blessed.
“You will be blessed when you come in and you will be blessed when you go out.
“The Lord will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way, but flee before you seven ways.”
Deuteronomy 28:3-7 AMP
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace.
In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous and [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy];
I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]”
John 16:33 AMP
Thank You Lord!
We must remember that: our weapons are spiritual, we speak the truth in love, we pull down strongholds and we cast down imaginations and everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.
The Bible also reminds us that:
“Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”
Matthew 28:18 AMP
“Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”
Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP
He says:
“‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’”
Jeremiah 33:3 AMP
In conclusion, let us exercise our authority and work the work by faith – “Until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high, And the wilderness becomes a fertile field, And the fertile field is valued as a forest. [Ps 104:30; Ezek 36:26, 27; 39:29; Zech 12:10]
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness will live in the fertile field.
And the effect of righteousness will be peace, And the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.
Then my people will live in a peaceful surrounding,
And in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places.”
Isaiah 32:15-18 AMP
In Jesus Name, Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Luke 10:19 NKJV
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