Posts with the tag “authority”

"I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades." - Revelation 1:18 There’s a powerful truth that often gets overlooked: Satan isn’t in charge of Hell. In fact, he doesn’t even have the keys. Jesus makes it clear in Revelation 1:18 that He holds the keys of death and Hades. If Satan doesn’t have a key, then he doesn’t have authority. The one who holds the keys ho...  Read More

"Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." - Ephesians 6:17 In the battle against spiritual forces, God equips you with powerful weapons, but there’s one that stands out for its unique purpose: the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. It’s not just a defensive tool, it’s an offensive weapon designed to strike back against the lies and schemes o...  Read More

"And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: 'The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze.'" - Revelation 2:18 When Jesus is called "The Son of God," it’s not just a title. It’s a declaration of His divine nature and His unique relationship with God the Father. This title speaks to the heart of the Christian faith: Jesus is not mer...  Read More

"In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength." - Revelation 1:16 In Revelation, we read that Jesus holds the seven stars in His right hand. At first glance, this image might seem strange, but it carries a powerful message about Jesus' control and authority over His church.  The seven stars represent ...  Read More

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1 The word Revelation comes from the Greek word Apokalypsis, which means “the removal of a veil so that something can be seen.” Imagine an artist standing before a captivated crowd, lifting the veil off a masterpiece for the very first time. That unveiling reveals the b...  Read More

"Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people." - Titus 3:1-2   What comes to mind when you hear the word "gentleness"? Maybe you think of softness or weakness, like someone who is too timid or too easily pushed around. But true gentleness is nothing like that...  Read More

“I know that you have persevered and endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.” - Revelation 2:3   In His letter to the church at Ephesus, Jesus acknowledges the church’s perseverance through hardships. He sees their steadfastness and commends them for enduring trials without growing weary.  Life is filled with challenges and hardships. We face trials in our personal lives, work, re...  Read More

"Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it." - Matthew 7:13-14   Take a moment to reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14. The imagery is vivid—two gates, two roads, and the critical choice between them. It raises a...  Read More

“When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him. And he cried out with a loud voice, ‘What do you have to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you before God, don’t torment me!'”- Mark 5:6-7In the gripping accounts of Mark’s Gospel, we encounter vivid scenes where Jesus confronts individuals oppressed by unclean spirits. One such dramatic encounter u...  Read More