“With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” – Luke 4:36
A young guard hears shouting in an alley and finds a man threatening a homeless woman. Though unarmed and smaller, he steps in and says, “Leave—now.” The man backs off. Later, the woman asks, “How did you do that?” He replies, “Some things just recognise real authority.”
Jesus’ authority wasn’t just in what He said but how He said it—with a power that made demons flee. (Luke 4:36). That same authority lives in us through the Holy Spirit (Luke 10:19). When we face “unclean spirits” of addiction, fear, or oppression, we don’t fight in our own strength. We stand in Christ’s victory, declaring His Word over every lie.
The enemy recognizes His authority in our prayers, our worship, and our acts of love. Just as light shatters darkness, Christ’s power in us disrupts despair. Where you have felt powerless, Jesus’ name is your weapon. His cross is your proof. His Spirit is your unshakable authority. So walk in the authority Jesus has given you. Pray with confidence. The same power that silenced demons in Capernaum now lives in you through the Holy Spirit. You are Christ’s authorized representative on earth!
A Journey of Reflection and Action
- Journal moments when you’ve felt powerless, and reflect on how Christ’s authority gave you strength.
- Meditate on Luke 10:19, declaring it aloud in prayer.
- Share with a friend or group how you’ve seen God’s authority at work in your life.
- In your prayer time, call on Jesus’ name over areas of fear or oppression.
- End the day by thanking God for His Spirit, your unshakable authority.
Join Us in Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the authority You have given us through Your Spirit. Teach us to walk in Your victory, resist every lie of the enemy, and pray with confidence in Your powerful name. Amen.
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Scripture Footnote & Further Reading
Scripture Reference: Adapted from the Catholic Daily Reading – Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
- First Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6, 9–11
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 4, 13–14
- Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia): Luke 7:16
- Gospel: Luke 4:31–37
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