All Authority

All authority comes from the One who is sovereign over all creation- God. Naturally, we can conclude then that all other power in heaven or on earth is apportioned by God and given to those who are in positions of authority. J.R.Miller conveys this message through his sermon on Daniel 2.

Daniel said, "You, O king, are king of kings-unto whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom.' The point to be specially noted here is that all earthly power is from God. He gives it to whoever He will. Kings are appointed to rule for Him and receive their authority from Him. The same is true of all who bear authority, of whatever kind. This gives a sacredness to power, whether it be the parent's, the teacher's, the magistrate's, the overseer's. All human power and authority-is only God's power entrusted. We must use it reverently, in faithfulness, in love.

Each one of us in some shape or form has been endowed with this power from God, as we are all able to influence one another. How do you use your power? Are you being a good steward?

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