"Behold I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nvertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven"( St. Luke 10:19,20).

In this gospel verses, you see with your physical and spiritual eyes ( enlightened eyes), the authority of the believers of Jesus, who are His disciples. The seventy disciples had a successful deliverance ministry of casting out demons and they returned with joy. Jesus said, I give you authority ... this amplified the joy.

The Believer's Authority

Authority is defined in dictionary as following:
1. the power and right to give orders and make others to obey. The person who has authority signs in a document. 2. the right or permission to do something e.g.The Police have the authority to question anyone they wish.3. I have to report this to the authorities. 4. a quality that somebody has which makes it possible to influence and control other people ( e.g. he spoke with authority and everybody listened). 5. a person with special knowledge. He is an authority on criminal law.

When you believe, Jesus is the creator of the universe, Jesus is the word of God and Jesus is the light of the world, then according to John 1:12. you are the children of God. The scripture says in 1:12, " But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right( power) to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. We are born of God.We are sons and daughters by God's grace. This is our birth certificate.

CONFESSION:

1. I AM A SON OF GOD
2. I AM A SPIRITUAL KING
3. I AM A PRIEST TO GOD

According to Luke 10:19, there are three creatures which reveals us about satan's kingdom: 1. serpents, 2. scorpions, 3. like a roaring lion. The real lion of Judah is LORD Jesus Christ Himself. Devil is like a roaring lion ( 1. Peter 5:8). But , you have to resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Serpents depict the spirit of antichrist ( 1.Jn. 4:3), scorpions depict many false prophets who are wandering all over the world,telling false prophecies (1. Jn. 4:1),and the devil is like a roaring lion who is the wicked one and evil thinking murderer ( 1.Jn. 3;12,3:8). This is the structure of the satanic trinity. Further this truth is revealed in the book of Revelation by the Apostle John. As believers in Jesus, you and me have the authority to trample and triumph over these satanic forces.

THE LORD'S FAITHFULNESS:

The Apostle Paul, provides us a fantastic testimony about his deliverane from the devil himself. Let us read his wonderful testimony from 2 Timothy 4:17,18 : "But the Lord stood with me so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the gentiles might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever . Amen!"

• The Lord delivered me!
• The Lord delivers me!
• The Lord will deliver me!

The lions could not hurt Daniel, the innocent praying person. David, the young anointed future king, killed a lion and bear and overcame the false lion, Goliath. Samson teared the lion as a young sheep. The devils could not harm God's generals like David,Daniel, Samson and the apostle Paul. The devil and his satanic kingdom can do no harm to you and me, because we stay right under the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. Cheer up! My dear saints, me and you have the authority given by Jesus , to trample and triumph over the serpents, the scorpions and the devil, who is like a roaring lion. Be sober, be vigilant; resist the devil, steadfast in faith.

GOD'S PROMISE:

I Peter 5:10 says: "10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."