Walking In Supernatural Authority With Emotional Maturity And Discipline

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Walking In Supernatural Authority With Emotional Maturity And Discipline

Key Points (Scroll down for detail)

• Scripture reading from Acts 13:4-12 was presented, describing how Apostle Paul confronted the sorcerer Elymas who was influencing proconsul Sergius Paulus and struck him blind through divine authority.
• Every believer has the ability to operate in the supernatural, but unfortunately only a few are actually operating in supernatural power according to the speaker's assessment.
• Massachusetts was identified as having 70% professing Christians but also being known for aggressive drivers called "mass holes" and high incidents with restaurant waiters, presenting a contradiction between faith and behavior.
• Research revealed that in 2013, the satanic temple dedicated their headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts, where the witch trials took place, highlighting spiritual warfare in the region.
• Believers must have self-control and not wear their emotions on their sleeves, as this makes them vulnerable to enemy attacks and manipulation.
• Supernatural power is defined as the ability to operate in power, authority, and manifestation that cannot be explained by science or natural laws, as demonstrated when Paul discerned and confronted the sorcerer.
• Personal testimony was shared about divine intervention during a home closing process where numbers mysteriously changed on computer screens after prayer, allowing the purchase to proceed.
• Authority over Satan, sin, sickness, self and situations requires believers to first be under God's authority, as one cannot operate under God's authority without submitting to it.
• Blood transfusion analogy explained how confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His death and resurrection automatically makes believers sons of the Most High rather than just biological offspring.
• Pastor Rosa's confrontation with Governor Deval Patrick during a 2010 meeting demonstrated proper use of spiritual authority when challenging political leaders about controversial topics.
• Prophet Theodore's supernatural word of knowledge to a waitress about her daughter being okay illustrated how God uses people to minister to strangers in everyday situations.
• Testimony about a former coworker who spoke against his pastor and was subsequently caught in a prostitution scandal two days later served as a warning about challenging God's authority.
• Colossians 1:10 was referenced to emphasize that God has already pre-qualified believers as partakers and inheritors with the saints in the light, meaning they have access to spiritual resources.
• Mark 16:17-19 was cited to establish Jesus' promise that signs will follow believers including casting out demons, speaking in new tongues, and laying hands on the sick for recovery.

Summary

Biblical Foundation and Scripture Reading

• The meeting opened with a reading from Acts chapter 13, verses 4-12, which describes Paul and Barnabas being sent by the Holy Spirit to Cyprus where they encountered a sorcerer named Bar-Jesus who was influencing the proconsul Sergius Paulus

• Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, confronted the sorcerer directly, calling him a "son of the devil" and striking him blind, which led to the proconsul's conversion when he witnessed this supernatural demonstration of God's power

Supernatural Authority and Power for Believers

• Every believer has been given the ability to operate in supernatural power, but unfortunately only a few actually exercise this authority in their daily lives

• Supernatural power is defined as the ability to operate in power, authority, and manifestation that cannot be explained by science or natural laws
• Believers are supposed to have authority over Satan, sin, sickness, self, and situations, but many fail to exercise this God-given authority
• The reason believers don't see God's hand moving in their lives is because they violate His order and fail to submit to proper authority themselves

Massachusetts Ministry Context and Spiritual Warfare

• Research indicates that 70% of Massachusetts residents are professing Christians, yet the state is known for aggressive drivers, road rage incidents, and high rates of conflicts with restaurant staff

• Massachusetts residents are characterized as people who get easily offended and operate from their emotions rather than spiritual maturity
• The satanic temple established their headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts in 2013, representing a direct spiritual challenge in the region where God has called for revival

Emotional Control and Spiritual Maturity

• Believers who wear their emotions on their sleeves become easy targets for the enemy because their reactions are predictable and exploitable

• Self-control is essential for spiritual warfare, as the devil studies people's emotional patterns to determine where and how to attack them effectively
• Christians must learn to maintain a "poker face" spiritually, not allowing their feelings to dictate their responses to challenging situations
• Maturity in God requires believers to separate themselves from childish emotional reactions and operate from a place of spiritual discipline and consecration

Authority Structure and Divine Order

• Operating under God's authority requires believers to first be under authority themselves, as demonstrated in John 15:5 where Jesus explains the vine and branch relationship

• God will not be manipulated by anyone, and believers who try to operate outside of divine order will face consequences for their actions
• Divine judgment may not come immediately, but God will eventually hold people accountable for their violations of His order, and the consequences may extend to their children and future generations

Identity and Character Development

• Believers must understand their true identity as sons and daughters of the Most High God rather than being defined by their biological heritage or circumstances

• When Jesus died on the cross, all who confess Him as Lord receive a spiritual blood transfusion that changes their fundamental identity and nature
• Everything about a person speaks to who they are, and believers have either allowed their current state or have the power to change it through their relationship with Christ

Biblical Literacy and Spiritual Growth

• The devil loves to keep people illiterate regarding God's word because biblical knowledge is essential for walking in spiritual authority

• Believers who don't read their Bibles regularly become vulnerable to spiritual attack and manipulation by the enemy
• Consistent Bible study enables believers to discern spiritual situations and respond with appropriate authority when necessary

Consistency and Character Integrity

• Believers must be consistent in their faith, emotions, and responses regardless of situations and circumstances that arise around them

• Any area of life where a believer is still compromising gives the devil legal right to operate and cause problems in that person's life
• Christians must maintain their integrity in all areas, refusing to lie, cheat, or compromise their values even when it might seem advantageous to do so

Fellowship and Church Foundation

• The apostles in Acts chapter 2 verse 42 established a foundation based on prayer, fellowship, breaking of bread, and sharing the gospel, which is why God backed them up with supernatural power

• Modern believers struggle to gather together for fellowship outside of formal church services, which weakens the overall spiritual strength of the community
• Regular fellowship among believers is essential for maintaining spiritual momentum and supporting one another in faith

Spiritual Qualifications and Inheritance

• God has already pre-qualified believers to be partakers and inheritors as saints in the light, meaning Christians have access to spiritual resources they may not even know exist

• Many believers live below their spiritual privileges because they don't understand what has been made available to them through their relationship with Christ
• The devil works to keep believers ignorant of their true spiritual position and authority because he knows that once they discover who they are, his influence in their lives will be eliminated

Signs and Wonders for Modern Believers

• Jesus outlined specific signs that would follow believers, including casting out demons, speaking in new tongues, protection from deadly substances, and healing the sick through laying on of hands

• The church today often operates below the level of supernatural power that Jesus intended for His followers to demonstrate
• Believers should expect to see miraculous interventions in practical situations like financial matters, family issues, and health concerns when they exercise their spiritual authority properly

Next Steps

• The congregation needs to develop greater biblical literacy through consistent Bible reading and study to understand their spiritual authority and identity in Christ

• Believers must work on emotional maturity and self-control to prevent the enemy from exploiting their reactions and responses to difficult situations
• The church community should prioritize regular fellowship outside of formal services to strengthen their spiritual foundation and support system
• Members need to examine their lives for areas of compromise that give the devil legal access and work to align themselves completely with God's standards and expectations