Friday, June 28th

Today’s Scripture

Jesus replied, “While you were ministering, I watched Satan topple until he fell suddenly from heaven like lightning to the ground. Now you understand that I have imparted to you all my authority to trample over his kingdom. You will trample upon every demon before you and overcome every power Satan possesses. Absolutely nothing will be able to harm you as you walk in this authority. However, your real source of joy isn’t merely that these spirits submit to your authority, but that your names are written in the journals of heaven and that you belong to God’s kingdom. This is the true source of your authority.” Then Jesus, overflowing with the Holy Spirit’s anointing of joy, exclaimed, “Father, thank you, for you are Lord Supreme over heaven and earth! You have hidden the great revelation of this authority from those who are proud, those wise in their own eyes, and you have shared it with these who humbled themselves. Yes, Father. This is what pleases your heart and the very way you’ve chosen to extend your kingdom: to give to those who become like trusting children.

Luke 10:18-21

Today’s Thought

God’s authority has given you a position, and you have to realize that and take your place in that authority… Authority goes with responsibility; nobody with it really wants it… But you must rise up to your position and use it…

Today’s Confession

Thank you for authority and for the position you have given me. Help me to take my place and stand in that authority and the responsibility that comes with it. Thank you for helping me to rise up to my position and use it no matter what.