HONOUR SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL* MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2014 PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves (Jude 1:8-10) . There’s a remarkable lesson for us to learn from the attitude of Michael the archangel, when he disputed with Satan over the body of Moses. Michael, with all his power and glory, couldn’t dare bring an accusation against Satan, an evil personality. This was because he recognized that Satan had Adamic authority, which is higher than angelic authority. Adam lost his authority to Satan when he ate of the fruit God had instructed him not to. As a result, Michael could only rebuke Satan in the Name of the Lord, a higher authority. This is very instructive on how we’re to relate to spiritual authority as God’s children. You should never criticize, dishonor or speak against those whom the Lord has placed in positions of authority. That’s the way I’ve lived; I dont say things against God’s people, especially ministers of the Gospel, because they carry the authority of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 says, “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.” Some people in the church have authority over you in the Lord, and they must be honoured as such. Sadly, there’re some in the Church who believe they’re smarter than their pastors, and are always wanting to “advise” or instruct them on how to run the affairs of the church. This is wrong. You must remain submitted to spiritual authority in order to walk in the power of the Spirit, and fulfill the call of God on your life. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for your Word of wisdom that gives me life, guiding my thoughts, words, and actions. Your wisdom is at work in me today, and I’m yielded to the Holy Spirit, who perfects all that concern me, teaching me how to walk in wisdom and recognize spiritual authority, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY Numbers 26:9-11 Living Bible (TLB) 5-11 The tribe of Reuben: 43,730. (Reuben was Israel’s oldest son.) In this tribe were the following clans, named after Reuben’s sons: The Hanochites, named after their ancestor Hanoch. The Palluites, named after their ancestor Pallu. (In the subclan of Eliab—who was one of the sons of Pallu—were the families of Nemuel, Abiram, and Dathan. This Dathan and Abiram were the two leaders who conspired with Korah against Moses and Aaron, and in fact challenged the very authority of God! But the earth opened and swallowed them; and 250 men were destroyed by fire from the Lord that day, as a warning to the entire nation.) The Hezronites, named after their ancestor Hezron. The Carmites, named after their ancestor Carmi. 1 Samuel 26:9 Living Bible (TLB) 9 “No,” David said. “Don’t kill him, for who can remain innocent after attacking the Lord’s chosen king? DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Psalms 135-138 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Colossians 2:16-23 Jeremiah 10-11 rhapsodyofrealities.org/index.php/en/
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