The Authority of Christ

 1 Samuel 6-7; Psalms 72; 2 Corinthians 9 

“He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice…He will defend the afflicted…and save the children of the needy; he will crush the oppressor…He will rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth…he will deliver the needy who cry out…take pity on the weak…Praise be to the Lord God…who alone does marvelous deeds.”

Psalm 72:2. 4, 8, 12, 13, 18

This Psalm of coronation for Solomon is also a prophetic word for the coming Christ, and through Christ, the rule of Christ’s kingdom. God promises his anointed one authority, resources, and protection, in exchange for good governance, compassionate authority, and warfare on behalf of the afflicted. These are prophetic promises and costly convictions for those in the Church who steward authority and have been given the key of David.

Are we stewarding resources, our authority, and Gods’ anointing for the most vulnerable and afflicted?

Are we exercising our authority in self-serving ways, or sacrificially for others?

When the son of the King returns, will he find us faithful?

“Lord Jesus, I choose to steward your authority, resources, and protection for your glory and the advance of your kingdom mission.”