I Give you Power

Wednesday 9 November
READ: Luke 10:1-3, 17-19
MORE LESSON: Matt 28: 18 - 20

Kenneth E. Hagin (Snr) of blessed memory, one of the patriachs of the Christian faith, in one of His books, gave a testimony that he had a revelation of Jesus standing in front of him and they were chatting and discussing. Suddenly, a short, dark demon stood between him and Jesus and started making noise and creating pandemonium. He said that he stood there wondering why Jesus was allowing it to happen. 'Is it possible that Jesus was standing with me and a demon come in between us, creating disturbance?' He wondered. Kenneth Hagin stood there, waiting and hoping that Jesus would do something about the situation but Jesus did nothing. When he waited and nothing happened, he got angry and commanded the demon: ‘Go in the name of Jesus!’ And the demon disappeared. When the demon left, he asked Jesus, ‘Why didn't you deal with that demon standing before You?' Jesus replied that if he (Kenneth) had not done anything about the demon, that would have been the end of their discussion because He couldn't do anything about it. Jesus explained that all power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Him but He has given it to His children.
Jesus didn't go to Heaven with the victory He had over satan, He left it for you, Jesus says. It is not Jesus' responsibility to deal with the demon disturbing you; He has delegated that power to you. Even though the power belongs to Him, the power is no longer with Him; He has given it to you. As far as casting out demons, dealing with satan and situations is concerned, Jesus has given you the power. It is your responsibility to do it.
When Jesus won the victory over all the power of the enemy and was about to go to Heaven, He said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Matt 28:18-19. He said that all power has been given to Him, but He immediately passed the power to you and asked you to go in this His might. He didn't say all power has been given to him so he will go into all nations. He said you are to go in His name and He is with you, so whatever cannot confront Jesus cannot confront you. Whatever cannot humiliate Jesus must not humiliate you. If they cannot put Jesus down, they must not put you down.
Take this Jesus-given authority over situations and satan and deal with satan; don't wait for anyone to do it for you. Jesus has given you the power to do it, so dont wait for Him to come and cast out that demonic harrassment; use the power He has given you to His glory. The apostles immediately took the challenge and today, we are the beneficiaries (Mk. 16:20).

Prayer/Action
* Command every agent of satan harassing your life to get lost, in Jesus’ name.
* Take authority over situations and satan that keep a man in bondage; command their chains to break and declare your liberty.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Everywhere they have run me down, this month, like Jephthah, I shall go back to reign, in the name of Jesus.