The Phaneroo Devotion: Three Dimensions of Authority
Apostle Grace Lubega
Luke 10:19 (NKJV): “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.”
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Authority is the power to do something or to make things happen. In the Christian life, there are three kinds of authority that help us walk with God and fulfill His purposes.
The first is generic authority. This is the authority every believer has because Jesus gave it to all who believe. In Mark 16:17–18, Jesus said that those who believe in His name will cast out demons and heal the sick. This authority is not limited to pastors, apostles, or special people; it belongs to every believer who has faith in Christ.
The second kind of authority is authority that comes from an office or calling. Ephesians 4:11–12 says, “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry.” Each of these offices carries a unique grace and authority to function in the role God has assigned.
The third and highest kind of authority is the authority of a seeker of God. This is the authority that flows from intimacy with the Lord, from a life of continual fellowship with Him. Acts 4:13 says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” That relationship with Christ gave them a kind of authority that no title or office could produce.
It is possible to hold a spiritual office and yet not truly seek God with your whole heart. But when you become a seeker, your authority is born out of relationship, not position. It flows from knowing God’s heart, understanding His will, and walking daily in His presence.
Remember, no matter your gift, title, or calling, your greatest strength and true authority come from seeking God and walking closely with Him every day.
FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 29:13, John 15:5
GOLDEN NUGGET: No matter your gift, title, or calling, your greatest strength and true authority come from seeking God and walking closely with Him every day.
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for the authority You have given me in Christ. I choose to seek You above all else, to walk in intimacy with You, and to live in obedience to Your Word. I function in true spiritual authority that flows from my relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
EBIKA EBISATU EBY’OBUYINZA
Omutume Grace Lubega
Lukka 10:19 (NKJV): Laba, mbawadde obuyinza obw’okulinnyanga ku misota n’enjaba ez’obusagwa, n’amaanyi gonna ag’omulabe: so tewali kintu ekinaabakolanga obubi n’akatono.”
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Obuyinza ge maanyi okukola ekintu oba okuleetera ebintu okubeerawo. Mu bulamu obw’ekikristaayo, waliwo ebika bisatu eby’obuyinza ebituyamba okutambula ne Katonda n’okutuukiriza ekigendererwa Kye.
Ekika ekisooka, bwe buyinza obwa buli omu. Buno bwe buyinza buli mukkiriza bw’alina kubanga Yesu yabutuwa ffena. Mu Makko 16:17-18, Yesu yagamba nti abo abakkiriza mu linnya Lye bajja kugoba emizimu era bawonye abalwadde. Obuyinza buno si bwa basumba oba abatume, oba abantu abalondemu bokka; bwa buli mukkiriza alina okukkiriza mu Kristo.
Ekika eky’okubiri eky’obuyinza kiva mu kakkalabizo oba okuyitibwa. Abaefeeso 4:11-12 egamba, “Era oyo n’awa abalala okubeera abatume, n’abalala bannabbi, n’abalala ababuulizi, n’abalala abalunda n’abayigiriza; olw’okuiriza abatukuvu, olw’omulimu ogw’okuweereza, olw’okuzimba omubiri gwa Kristo.”
Buli kakkalabizo lirina ekisa n’obuyinza eby’enjawulo okukola omulimu Katonda gwe yalikwasa.
Ekika eky’okusatu eky’obuyinza era ekisingayo okuba ekya waggulu bwe buyinza bw’oyo anoonya Katonda. Obuyinza buno buviira ddala mu nkolagana ey’okulusegere ne Katonda, okuva mu bulamu obw’okumunoonya okwa bulijjo. Ebikolwa 4:13 egamba, “Awo bwe baalaba obugumu bwa Peetero ne Yokaana, ne babategeera okuba abantu abatamanyi kusoma era abataayigirizibwa nnyo, beewuunya, ne babeetegereza nga baali wamu ne Yesu.” Enkolagana eyo ne Kristo yabawa ekika ky’obuyinza ekitasobola kuweebwa kitiibwa oba ofiisi yonna.
Kisoboka okubeera ne ofiisi y’omumwoyo naye nga tonoonya Katonda na mutima gwo gwonna. Naye bw’ofuuka omunoonyi, obuyinza bwo buzaalibwa okuva mu nkolagana, si kifo. Bukulukuta okuva mu kumanya omutima gwa Katonda, okutegeera okwagala Kwe, n’okutambula bulijjo mu kubeerawo Kwe.
Jjukira, si nsonga oba olina kirabo ki, kitiibwa ki, oba kuyitibwa ki, amaanyi go agasinga era ag’amazima gava mu kunoonya Katonda n’okutambulira ku lusegere Naye buli lunaku.
YONGERA OSOME: Abafiripi 3:10, Yeremiya 29:13, Yokaana 15:5
AKASUMBI KA ZAABU: Si nsonga oba olina kirabo ki, kitiibwa oba kuyitibwa ki, amaanyi go agasinga era ag’amazima gava mu kunoonya Katonda n’okutambulira ku lusegere Naye buli lunaku.
ESSAALA: Kitange Omwagazi, Nkwebaza ku lw’obuyinza bw’ompadde mu Kristo. Nsalawo okukunoonya waggulu w’ebintu ebirala byonna, okutambulira mu mukwabo ogw’okulusegere Naawe, era okutambulira mu kugondera eri Ekigambo Kyo. Ntambulira mu buyinza obw’omumwoyo obw’amazaima obukulukuta okuva mu nkolagana Naawe. Mu linnya erya Yesu, Amiina.
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