"You Have Power"

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."  Romans 8:11

 

Sometimes we Christians live such defeated lives.  We let everything irritate us.  We get fearful at the least little thing.  We allow anxiety and worry to overcome us.  We believe the lies of the enemy.  We sit back and do nothing about the temptations and attacks of the devil.  Why is this?  Perhaps we have forgotten that we have been endued with power.  Perhaps we have forgotten, or maybe have never been taught, about the power that resides in us. 

 

At salvation we not only received eternal life, the character of Christ and righteousness, but we also received power.  Power to live a victorious life.  The power that we have received is the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead.  The power we receive when we receive Jesus is the power that is in His Name.  At His Name every knee shall bow.  We receive the power of the Blood.  There is power, wonder working power in the Blood of Jesus.  We receive the power of the Cross.  The Cross is the power of God unto salvation.  We have the power of the Word.  It is quick, sharp and more powerful than any two-edged sword.  When we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we receive power to be witnesses. 

 

We have God's power at our disposal.  We have His power residing in us.  So why are we so weak?  Why do we act so defeated?  Why do we let things bother us?  Why do we let the enemy condemn us and harass us?  Why are we so afraid?  Why are we so quiet?  Why are we embarrassed?  Why do we sit back and do nothing when the situation for action arises?  Why do we give in so easily to temptation?  Why do we "roll over and play dead"? 

 

We are called to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.  And the power of His might has been made available to us and is within us.  Use the power and authority that He has given you and stop letting the enemy win in your life.  Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.  You have been given power over all the powers of the enemy.  You have been given power, love and a sound mind.  Make a withdrawal of that power today.  Stir up that power that is within you today.  Lay hold of that power that has been so graciously given to you and go forth strong in the Lord and the power of His might. 

 

Have a great day.  You have been given power.... use it!