You have authority over the devil’s power because in Christ, you are called, chosen, and faithful.

You have authority over the devil’s power because in Christ, you are called, chosen, and faithful.

“These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” (Rev 17:14)

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1Pet 5:8)

“Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.” (Rom 8:30)

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1Pet 2:9)

“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called [kletos], but few chosen [eklektos].” (Matt 20:16)

“For many are called [kletos], but few are chosen [eklektos].” (Matt 22:14)

“For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence.” (1Cor 1:26-29)

“To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus” (Eph 1:1)

“for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ” (Rom 1:5,6)

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Rom 8:28)

“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” (Matt 25:21)

“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” (Matt 25:23)

“And he said to him, Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.” (Lk 19:17)

“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.” (Lk 16:10)

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (Jm 4:7)

“Behold, I give you the authority [exousia] to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power [dunamis] of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Lk 10:19)

Reading: Ps 123-125; Rev 17