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The Believer’s Authority

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  John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: This opening scripture happens to be one of my favorites. It’s a scripture that opens our eyes to see the authority we possess in Christ. Many are times as believers we fail to understand the kind of   authority we carry as Children of God and what it means to be a child of God. On several instances Jesus has referred to this kind of living as having little faith. The opening scripture has highlighted what it takes for us to be called children of God. I believe that when we understand authority, the operation of faith becomes easier. The greatest way to grow in faith therefore is to understand your authority and use it with the assigned responsibilities. Here is a time Jesus is sleeping soundly in a boat amidst a great tempest that arises on the sea and the boat that is covered with waves. His disciples are filled with fear and wake Him up pleading wit
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As God Loves

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    John 13:34–35 “The Lord Jesus said, “ A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one to another ”  “ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God ” (Matthew 5:9).   It is required of us by the Lord Jesus that we live well with others and that we love one another. But because we are human and are different, it becomes inevitable that prejudices and misunderstandings will arise in our day today living with our family and friends, so much so that arguments and conflict can occur amongst us. It therefore becomes difficult to follow the Lord’s commandment that we get along well with others, and eventually end up harming and hurting one another. Worse, it becomes hard to forgive one another hence the wounded world. Not only does conflict lead to physical and mental health issues, it also weighs down the spirit. Tod
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