How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

5. The Holy Spirit authoritatively gives you greater energy, creativity and fruitfulness as you grow in faith. Jesus said, "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." (John 7:38) Allow the Lord to give you greater energy, creativity and fruitfulness as you grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head of the church, even Christ. (Eph. 4:15)

6. The Holy Spirit gives you an authoritative ability to bring healing to peoples’ spirits in the name of Jesus. Some people are unable or unwilling to receive Christ’s forgiveness because they do not understand how forgiveness is possible. They are ignorant of the purpose of the death of Christ on the cross as a substitute for their sins. Other people have never had anyone point out that their pride is hindering them from humbling themselves before God to ask Him for forgiveness through Christ. Still others are blocked from receiving Christ’s forgiveness because they refuse to forgive those who have sinned against them. People need to learn to forgive immediately and continually until they appreciate the completeness of Christ’s forgiveness. Ask the Lord to allow you to bring healing to people through the ministry of offering the benefits of forgiveness found in Christ.

7. The Holy Spirit gives you authority to resist and drive away evil in Christ’s name. After Jesus sent out the 72 disciples, they returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." (Luke 10:17) Ask the Lord to help you claim the blood of Christ and power of His Spirit to authoritatively release people from the oppression they are experiencing from the forces of evil.

8. The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be delivered from all of your problems. Paul said, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:12,13) Ask God for greater confidence in His authoritative promises, power, and presence.

9. The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray for yourself and others to be lifted from any feelings of sadness through the power, hope, love and joy of the Holy Spirit.