What is your view of authority? Do you obey those in authority? Are you someone who rebels against authority? Are you in a position of authority? How might you need to change your attitude to submit to authority? Have you submitted to Jesus’ authority?
Over the ages there have been a plethora of people who have rebelled against authority. Some of them have done well and may have been revered as heroes. Most of them have experienced horrible endings to their rebellion. Rebelling against authority often does not turn out well.
Many of us rebel against authority today. Oh, we don’t think we do, but we do, even if in very small ways. We exceed the speed limit. We rail against our government. We disobey our parents. We cheat on our taxes. There are many ways in which we reject authority.
Why do we rebel against authority? We follow our personal desires. We call it freedom, but it is anything but freedom. In fact, by definition, it becomes anarchy. We say that conforming to authority is brainwashing. However, obeying authority creates a civilized society.
One authority we should submit to is Jesus Christ. He has authority over this earth and all people, even if we do not want to admit it. He has authority to grant us an abundant life. He has sacrificed Himself for us to grant us eternal life with Him. He performed many miracles and gave God’s message with authority. Submitting to His authority brings Him into our lives in a powerful way, strengthening our relationship with Him, and makes our lives better.
I pray we all submit to the authority of Jesus Christ. I pray we know that He will bless us richly when we do. I pray each one of us seek the abundant life Jesus promised. Know that Jesus has all authority. Stop rebelling. Submit to Jesus’ authority. Strengthen your relationship with Jesus. Seek the abundant life.
Matthew 9:8 When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to human beings.
Marty Pressey 