Authority for Change

In our most recent blog, we discussed the tremendous need for reform in our society -- particularly in our system of justice in the United States (and many other nations around the world). We noted that what counts as "justice" in our justice system could hardly be considered true justice at all. Those in control of our justice system routinely prioritize what is legal over that which is right. This is a grave mistake.

We also talked about the need for Kingdom Citizens to stand up and create change. There have been key transformational leaders throughout history who were able to shift society because of their stand against corrupt systems, institutions, and leaders. For me, the top three examples that come to mind are Jesus, Martin Luther, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let's examine the examples of these three key figures, and learn how we too can effect change in our world. All three of these men followed a similar path:

1. They heard the Word of the Lord from the Lord
2. They came declaring the Word of the Lord to all of humanity
3. They identified the injustice and presented the cure
4. They took an active stand for right/justice
5. They stood knowing the consequences for them could be horrific
6. They valued the outcomes as being worth the personal risk, they stood firm and declared the Word of the Lord
7. Society and Culture was changed because of their actions

I believe this path, this method, and this process will work for reestablishing the Kingdom System of our God as the reigning culture on all of the Mountains of Society. 

We must first recognize that the Kingdoms/Mountains of Society of the world are under the influence and the control of the Kingdom of Darkness. With the fall of Adam and Eve, Humanity gave their authority to Satan, and he now controls these components of our society that have huge impacts on our life experiences. 

We must then know that God Himself came to the earth as Jesus Christ, Emmanuel and bought our freedom from the tyranny and from the oppression of these illegitimate rulers (redemption- freedom), and restored us to our rightful place of authority and dominion (restoration- power and authority) that we experienced before the fall/transgression of humanity. See the following passages of Scripture that describe this:

5 Then the devil took Him up to a high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the habitable world in a moment of time [[a]in the twinkling of an eye]. 6 And he said to Him, To You I will give all this power and authority and their glory (all their magnificence, excellence, preeminence, dignity, and grace), for it has been turned over to me, and I give it to whomever I will. -Luke 4:5-6 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

19 Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. -Luke 10:19 New Living Translation (NLT)

18-20 Jesus said, “I know. I saw Satan fall, a bolt of lightning out of the sky. See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can put a hand on you. All the same, the great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you. Not what you do for God but what God does for you—that’s the agenda for rejoicing.” -Luke 10:19-20 The Message (MSG)

19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and (physical and mental strength and ability) over all the power that the enemy (possesses); and nothing shall in any way harm you. -Luke 10:19 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

In our next blog, we will dive deeper into the authority we possess to create change and to bring freedom in our world.