'Authority over Everything' - John 3:34-35

[John the Baptizer said to his disciples,] "For [Jesus] is sent by God. He speaks God's words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands."

—John 3:34-35 NLT

Key Thought​

Jesus is THE authority! [1] Jesus has the authority over life and death. He has the authority to reveal the truth about God. Jesus has the authority over religion, faith, and spiritual experience. Jesus has the authority over our lives and our destinies. Why? Because he is sent by God. He has the Spirit of God without any limit. He is loved by God as his Son. And, as we will see toward the end of Jesus' ministry, God has validated Jesus' authority through the resurrection. So who do you have in charge of your life? Is it the folks that sell ads in the media? Do your peers control your life? Are your fears in control? Only one truly has the authority and can speak for God, and his name is Jesus. Are you listening to him?

[1] There might be some confusion about Jesus' authority since he said he has "all authority" (Matthew 28:18) but also said "I am not here on my own authority" (John 7:28-29 NIV) and "I do not speak on my own authority" (John 14:10 NIV). All of these verses also refer to what he has been given by the Father. When Jesus said he wasn't acting under his own authority, he was simply saying he was acting under the Father's authority that was given to him and he was doing the Father's will (John 6:38).

Today's Prayer​

Father, please help Jesus' words to cling more powerfully to my heart. Give me a deeper hunger to know what he has said. Help me yearn to be more like him in what I do, think, and say. Make my heart confident when I am among my peers and yielding when I read the words of Jesus. I pray in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Matthew 8:5-13
• Matthew 28:18
• John 13:3

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[Steven Bobb]

We're not always going to get what we want even so. If our prayer doesn't line up with Gods will, His will wins out over ours. If God has somethong planned for a certain date and time, and we pray otherwise, uh-uh.

 

[Serion]

Please brother and sisters In Christ put on your full Armour of God on do not take it off even when you are sleeping . Remember that God made promises and his words never change either. Please remember God is with us all he will always love us he will always forgive us he will never abandon us or give up on us. He is always working you may not see it in the time you want something to happen but that's ok and we are all on God time and his will. Jesus is always fighting our battles. Apply all the gospels to all of our life .The whole Armour of God means that your expression of your full trust in God and what he has done for you through Jesus Christ .Your victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ and the blood that was shed there.Believe all that Jesus has done and to live it out in daily life.It is the living in the power of everything that God has done in every area of life even when there are challenges.Put on the breastplate of righteousness is what protects the core of your being from every spiritual attack.The breastplate covers what's closest to your heart .Righteousness is the fact that you are good enough to be relieved by God,is a gift that's given to you,not something that you could ever earn on your own.With the breastplate on you you can say God accepts you and enjoys you because of what Jesus did. You have been chosen by God to be holy and without blame before him in love, you've been predestined to be adopted by God ,you are fully accepted by God through his beloved Jesus .Part of the Armour of God that helps you stand against any spiritual attack, its an important piece.Remember Jesus forgives us when we do wrong and go to him for forgiveness and we must forgive those who hurt us. We can't take that step without help from God . I pray that we remember Jesus is the Ultimate healer , the ultimate way maker, his full of love and protection and also from his good angels surrounding us all , he brings faith, hope, love,peace,joy ,he reconciles family , and reconciles broken home and marriages ,and he can do what no one else can. His so way better then what the devil brings to us . Keep in mind the devil brings darkness,lies,strife,confusion,strife,bitterness, temptation, he will make you feel like you are nothing,helplessness,and hopeless,and he will make you feel like you could do suicide,he will make you feel you don't belong anywhere,he brings, panic,and panic attacks,he brings anxiety,he is wanting to devour you and your whole soup and your life. He brings divorces,he makes you feel like you should give up .. STOP riget there brothers and sisters In Christ ..RIse up Stand up feet planted on the ground if you feel yourself going toward the negative stop fall to your knees bend your head down fold your hands and pray . If you can't fall on your knees due to health it's OK stop right where you are bend your head fold your hands and pray . DO NOT let the devil and his ways get to you. GOD will rebuke all bad thoughts. Remember Jesus can and will cast evil attacks . Remember Jesus is always fighting your battles on the battlefield. When you have someone thats sick and you see no hope Stand firm don't listen to that evil lie of the devil instead turn to Jesus and push closer to him the devil would want you to blame Jesus and get mad at Jesus DO NOT do that... Jesus is there his holding your hand in his and his wiping your tears or your face as you cry . Don't listen to that no good mean lier of the devil and his ways of attacks.. Go to Jesus his the ultimate healer and way maker and his the way to cast out the devil and his ways and his bondage . Set yourself free GO TO JESUS Jesus won't ever fail you or ever leave your side ... I declare this in Jesus Name amen God's will is the only right way in life .

 

[Evangelynn]

Yes, the Father loves His Son and He sent here to earth to save us, cleanse us, heal us from anything we have. Surely the mercy of the Lord and His compassion and care is all over the place. All we have to do is to reach and touch the hands of the One who made us. I am so glad everything we see around and feel what is going to happen is in His hands. Be safe, be secure in the arms of the everasting God who love us with an everlasting love and cares for us.

 

[Evangelynn]

We're not always going to get what we want even so. If our prayer doesn't line up with Gods will, His will wins out over ours. If God has somethong planned for a certain date and time, and we pray otherwise, uh-uh.

Under the will of the Father we live and will die. All we have to do is to bow down before the holy presence of Jesus and say. We love You Lord with all our heart, mind and soul. Thy will be done in my life. Amen

 

[Evangelynn]

Please brother and sisters In Christ put on your full Armour of God on do not take it off even when you are sleeping . Remember that God made promises and his words never change either. Please remember God is with us all he will always love us he will always forgive us he will never abandon us or give up on us. He is always working you may not see it in the time you want something to happen but that's ok and we are all on God time and his will. Jesus is always fighting our battles. Apply all the gospels to all of our life .The whole Armour of God means that your expression of your full trust in God and what he has done for you through Jesus Christ .Your victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ and the blood that was shed there.Believe all that Jesus has done and to live it out in daily life.It is the living in the power of everything that God has done in every area of life even when there are challenges.Put on the breastplate of righteousness is what protects the core of your being from every spiritual attack.The breastplate covers what's closest to your heart .Righteousness is the fact that you are good enough to be relieved by God,is a gift that's given to you,not something that you could ever earn on your own.With the breastplate on you you can say God accepts you and enjoys you because of what Jesus did. You have been chosen by God to be holy and without blame before him in love, you've been predestined to be adopted by God ,you are fully accepted by God through his beloved Jesus .Part of the Armour of God that helps you stand against any spiritual attack, its an important piece.Remember Jesus forgives us when we do wrong and go to him for forgiveness and we must forgive those who hurt us. We can't take that step without help from God . I pray that we remember Jesus is the Ultimate healer , the ultimate way maker, his full of love and protection and also from his good angels surrounding us all , he brings faith, hope, love,peace,joy ,he reconciles family , and reconciles broken home and marriages ,and he can do what no one else can. His so way better then what the devil brings to us . Keep in mind the devil brings darkness,lies,strife,confusion,strife,bitterness, temptation, he will make you feel like you are nothing,helplessness,and hopeless,and he will make you feel like you could do suicide,he will make you feel you don't belong anywhere,he brings, panic,and panic attacks,he brings anxiety,he is wanting to devour you and your whole soup and your life. He brings divorces,he makes you feel like you should give up .. STOP riget there brothers and sisters In Christ ..RIse up Stand up feet planted on the ground if you feel yourself going toward the negative stop fall to your knees bend your head down fold your hands and pray . If you can't fall on your knees due to health it's OK stop right where you are bend your head fold your hands and pray . DO NOT let the devil and his ways get to you. GOD will rebuke all bad thoughts. Remember Jesus can and will cast evil attacks . Remember Jesus is always fighting your battles on the battlefield. When you have someone thats sick and you see no hope Stand firm don't listen to that evil lie of the devil instead turn to Jesus and push closer to him the devil would want you to blame Jesus and get mad at Jesus DO NOT do that... Jesus is there his holding your hand in his and his wiping your tears or your face as you cry . Don't listen to that no good mean lier of the devil and his ways of attacks.. Go to Jesus his the ultimate healer and way maker and his the way to cast out the devil and his ways and his bondage . Set yourself free GO TO JESUS Jesus won't ever fail you or ever leave your side ... I declare this in Jesus Name amen God's will is the only right way in life .

Let us all feel the mighty power and His grace. Our dear Lord wants to live and stay with us till He call us home to heaven. In the midst of His children the Lord said He woud be. It does not mean that He will leave us but will be with us forever and ever. Amen

 

[Maureen]

All power is given unto Me.... says the Lord. I am glad Jesus has all the power in the world so He can be with us and help us in time of need.

 

[The Encourager]

Prayer Focus: God, we give you thanks for the many ways we are called to serve others through You. Awaken me to sense Your presence. Help me to catch glimpses of Your face in the faces of those around me. Help me to see others with Your eyes to know them as Your own precious children. Make me aware of what I cannot or will not recognize in myself and in others. Make me an instrument of Your peace. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

[Rizakar]

I thank the Lord for each one of you that posts these great devotions each day and praise His Holy Name for stirring all our hearts and minds to want to read the Word more and continue always growing in the Lord daily in Jesus Holy Name Amen.