Wednesday 16 December 2015

Authority

“Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?”                                                                                                                   Luke 20.2


Jesus had just driven out the sellers from the temple. In so doing He had defied the authority of the Jewish leaders, and also damaged their monetary profits.

In challenging Him, it is likely the leaders may also have been looking for a way to discredit Him in the eyes of the people, or raise suspicion of Him as a threat to the authority of Rome. The leaders of the day spoke out their challenge clearly and directly.

People today challenge Jesus, but it is often not as direct and, maybe, not as clear in their own minds. Yet, underneath is the challenge, “Who are you? Why should I forego my fun and pleasure in order to follow you? Who’s to say you’re right anyway?”

I think these questions will only be truly answered when the One with the authority exercises that authority in self-revelation to the questioner.

Furthermore, those who really know where the authority comes from – and who live in sweet relationship with the One – don’t need to ask such questions. We know! And we praise and thank God for His precious gift to us of revelation and salvation.





Hallelujah, Mighty God,

I know the authority that caused Jesus to live and act as Son of Almighty God. I thank You for this. I rejoice in the relationship I have with You.

I pray for those who don’t yet share this wonder. I pray for revelation for them, that they might see clearly that they do not lose anything but, rather, gain so much. And what they receive from You they will never obtain from this world.

The world is in a mess, and there is but one remedy. Jesus save us! We need You. I cry out on behalf of this lost and perishing humanity. Come, Lord Jesus, come!   
                                                                                                                           Amen.





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