February 23, 2026

Dear friend,

God requires that we obey Him. If we obey God, then He will lift us up to walk in leadership positions. God will help us to see the world and the people around us as He sees them.  If we obey God, then we are in step with God and His plans.

And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail, and you will only be above, and not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the Lord your God which I am commanding you today, to follow them carefully.
Deuteronomy 28:13 (NASB)

When Jesus came to earth, He gave authority to His disciples to do miracles: 

Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Matthew 10:1 (NASB)

Did Jesus have authority?  Yes.  Does Jesus give His authority to those who love and obey Him?  Yes.  But having Christ’s authority empowers us to serve, not be served!  Look what Jesus said:

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45 (NASB)

Are you obeying God in your choices this week? Remember, God has called you to walk in His authority and serve others.

Praise God!

Pastor Jo