LEVELS OF AUTHORITY GIVEN TO MANKIND
PRAISE THE LORD.
Dear brothers and sisters as we all know the authority of believers given to us by our lord Jesus Christ, in this passage we can have an insight into the other side of authority i.e., Delegated authority
According to Hebrew13:17, “Obey them that have the rule over you and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls…,.
Here in this verse the word “rule” means to give Shepherd – like leadership” to others.
A shepherd is one who lays down his life for the sheep, one who is totally dedicating to serving, feeding, and protection. John 10:11 says the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
We can read Hebrew13:17 as “Follow them that exercise shepherd-like leadership, and submit to their care, feeding and loving reproof; for they must give account for your souls to the Chief Shepherd – Jesus”.
Jesus is our chief shepherd; all the believers are His followers and its our duty to care for others in their everyday life. Its the ultimate responsibility.
Caring in the sense spiritual, physical, and mental well being. For this to do effectively we have to be in God’s presence and through the Word of God we go the world and do our works, otherwise we are at fault.
Failure in our spiritual life arises because when we not get the word from God for the particular problem. Without getting the Word we are fighting for the cause.
I have a problem with my students, they always doing what they wanted to do. I don’t know how to go through and I start praising for that situation, my Almighty God heard my prayers and fought for me. Now I am relieved and I am totally free. Have to wait for God’s time and Word.
Limitations of: Delegated Authority”
- Delegated authority never extends beyond our responsibility
- Never proceeds out of anything other than responsibility
For example, I am employed in Government service so I have to obey the responsibility given to me by the Government.
Prayer
Heavenly father, holy spirit, I come before you, please review me and cleanse me with your precious blood, Father God I ask you to provide enough strength to fulfil the authority given to me by you in my home and workplace. Strengthen me to accomplish the works according to your Will. Guide me through my lifetime to fulfil the assignments. thanking you. Asking in Jesus name Amen.
G. KAMALIN VIJI