The Authority of Christ’s Peace

 Genesis 25-26; Psalms 6; Luke 10 

“’When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.’…’I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.’”

Luke 10:5, 6, 18, 19

Jesus called his disciples to live in the authority of his name and Word which included overcoming all the fallen angels and demons of Satan’s kingdom when they opposed these disciples. This same authority enabled Christ’s disciples to proclaim, “Peace to this house,” when they entered a new home, relationship, or location. The peace of God is the overcoming reality of God’s presence which rests on the lives of those responding to Christ’s kingdom-rule and reign. These people of peace are responding to the grace of God. Jesus told his disciples to look for these people of peace as they entered new locations.

Are we living in Christ’s kingdom-authority, proclaiming his peace and discerning people of peace as we live on mission with Jesus?

“Lord Jesus, you are my peace. Rule and reign in and through me this day, for your glory.”