Authority is exercised in love
All relationships are built on trust. In our fallen nature, we exercise authority for our own selfish reasons. As we are changed, and begin to grow in the love of God, authority is exercised for the sake of others. As authority is exercised in love, the bridge of trust is built step by step. Because of trust, the resistance of those under the authority of man, which includes the whole earth, will begin to lessen. By this, even productivity and fruitfulness will increase. The curse of toil is removed, as we are restored to our original state.
Therefore, understanding authority is crucial to the process of restoration. Jesus is the One who is above all rule and authority and power. We only have true spiritual authority to the degree that we abide in Him. He used His authority to empty Himself, fully identifying with us by becoming one of us, and then laying down His life for our salvation. As we come to abide in Him, we will use the authority entrusted to us in the same way. We will use it to lay down our own interests to serve the interests of others. We will lower ourselves in order to lift others up. In everything we do, we will be looking for the redemptive purposes of God and the restoration of all that was lost through the Fall.
- Today is democracy day in Nigeria! Take time to pray for the ascension of the President to the throne and for a successful transition from one civilian government to another.
- Speak into the foundations of Nigeria and prophesy good things.
- Prophesy that Nigeria will live and not die. Nigeria will live and grow from strength to strength (Deut 33:6, Psa 27:L13, 118:17)
- Pray that God’s economic policies will proceed from the Throne of God for our nation. Pray that all the satanic policies that influence our economies and our politicians will be cut off. (Job 20:27: Rev. 4:6, Eze 11:1-5)