Rebels

September 19th, 2015
Your Daily Quiet Time
Dag Heward-Mills
REBELS
READ: Romans 13:1-7
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God,...
Romans 13:1 (New American Standard Version)
There are two types of wisdom. The wisdom from above is characterized by one wonderful feature: it is easy to be entreated, (James 3:17). Pride, the spirit of Satan, will teach you to be unyielding and adamant. Humility, the spirit of Christ will teach you to flow and listen to advice.
God has designed our lives such that we are to be under authority. Satan was the ultimate rebel breaking away from God's authority. He inspires millions to break out of anykind of authority. The spirit of Satan re-describes authority figures as dictators or tyrants. This is inorder to legitimize a break away from authority. Ultimately, demon activity will lead you against every kind of authority. The Scripture clearly states that authorities are set up by God. Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. "For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God" (Romans 13:1, New American Standard Version).
Demonic activity is often directed against three God-given authorities. Satanic rebels are against God's authority in the church, which is the pastor. Demonic activity is also against the authority in the home, which is the husband. Finally, demonic activity is against the authority in the nation, which is the government. All these authorities were established by God. Like the serpent in the garden, Satan will always challenge the wisdom of God's Word. Do not be a rebel!