“And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” — Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV)
Before Jesus gave the Great Commission, He made a powerful declaration: “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore…” (Matt 28:18–19). That “therefore” matters. He wasn’t sending us out powerless—He was sharing His authority. He was deputizing us—commissioning us to carry out His will with His delegated power.
Paul reveals the fullness of this truth in Ephesians 2. Not only has Jesus been raised and seated in heavenly places—you have too. In Christ, you are seated above every principality, power, and dominion. That’s not future tense—that’s present reality.
You’re not fighting for victory—you’re fighting from victory. You’re not a victim trying to survive—you’re an ambassador sent with delegated authority. The name of Jesus isn’t just a closing phrase for your prayers—it’s a key that opens doors, breaks chains, and enforces heaven’s rule on earth.
But many believers live unaware of their position. They beg for what they already have. They battle the enemy as if he has equal ground. But Jesus didn’t leave you in the valley—He raised you with Him. And when you realize where you’re seated, your perspective shifts. You stop reacting to circumstances and start responding with authority.
This doesn’t mean we walk in arrogance or spiritual pride. It means we walk in confidence—clothed in Christ, backed by heaven, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
You don’t have to put up with torment, oppression, or fear. You’ve been seated in Christ. You have the authority to resist the enemy, speak the Word, and see God’s will done in your life and the lives of others.
So today, stand in that authority. Speak life. Push back darkness. Pray bold prayers. And remember—you’re not trying to earn a position. You already have one. You are seated with Christ, and His victory is your foundation.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Before Jesus gave the Great Commission, He made a powerful declaration: “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore…” (Matt 28:18–19). That “therefore” matters. He wasn’t sending us out powerless—He was sharing His authority. He was deputizing us—commissioning us to carry out His will with His delegated power.
Paul reveals the fullness of this truth in Ephesians 2. Not only has Jesus been raised and seated in heavenly places—you have too. In Christ, you are seated above every principality, power, and dominion. That’s not future tense—that’s present reality.
You’re not fighting for victory—you’re fighting from victory. You’re not a victim trying to survive—you’re an ambassador sent with delegated authority. The name of Jesus isn’t just a closing phrase for your prayers—it’s a key that opens doors, breaks chains, and enforces heaven’s rule on earth.
But many believers live unaware of their position. They beg for what they already have. They battle the enemy as if he has equal ground. But Jesus didn’t leave you in the valley—He raised you with Him. And when you realize where you’re seated, your perspective shifts. You stop reacting to circumstances and start responding with authority.
This doesn’t mean we walk in arrogance or spiritual pride. It means we walk in confidence—clothed in Christ, backed by heaven, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
You don’t have to put up with torment, oppression, or fear. You’ve been seated in Christ. You have the authority to resist the enemy, speak the Word, and see God’s will done in your life and the lives of others.
So today, stand in that authority. Speak life. Push back darkness. Pray bold prayers. And remember—you’re not trying to earn a position. You already have one. You are seated with Christ, and His victory is your foundation.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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January
Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded
February
Day 26: Press Toward the GoalDay 27: Led by the SpiritDay 28: Walk in the SpiritDay 29: Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound MindDay 30: Empowered From On HighDay 31: Healing Is in the AtonementDay 32: Minister Healing to OthersDay 33: Pray in the SpiritDay 34: The Spirit Helps Our WeaknessDay 35: Be Filled ContinuouslyDay 36: Gifts of the SpiritDay 37: Spirit-Led MinistryDay 38: Fruit of the SpiritDay 39: The Spirit Bears WitnessDay 40: Walk Worthy of Your CallingDay 41: Love Is the GreatestDay 42: Unity of the SpiritDay 43: Forgive One AnotherDay 44: Serve in LoveDay 45: Bear One Another’s BurdensDay 46: Honor Others Above YourselfDay 47: Godly RelationshipsDay 48: Love in the HomeDay 49: Hospitality and GenerosityDay 50: Giving and GenerosityDay 51: Pray Without Ceasing Day 52: Seated with Christ in Authority