Power is Given

7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Mark 6:7 (KJV)

As Christians today were does our power come from? Is it found in our prayer life? Does it come out of our works? Does it require fasting? All of these help us to grow and understand our walk with God better but they are only actions we take to try to get closer to God? You see many religious people pray, they do mighty works in the name of God and they fast. Yet according to scripture power must be given. If God will not be glorified in the giving you will not receive it. Jesus has sent out the twelve he has given them power over the unclean spirits.

 In Mathew’s Gospel it reads,

”1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” Matt 10:1 (KJV)

It was not anything the disciple themselves could do except be a willing vessel for the service of God. Now they had walked with Jesus and they knew Him. So we must also. Since He is not here in human form today we must know Him through His word and through the Holy Spirit. The disciples understood where the power came from that they had been given and they set out to bring glory and honor to God preaching repentance everywhere they went.  We should be doing the same. Power is given to be used.

If you seek power from Jesus I give you one warning that is found in Luke 12:48, “48  But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” (ESV) If you are given power it is to be used to bring glory and honor to God. I pray that you are willing and ready to be used by God as you walk in the light of His Word.