Authority Under Direction
Balancing Faith, Revelation, and Obedience
Introduction
In every generation, the question resurfaces: Do believers have authority over storms, weather, and the natural world around them?
Jesus clearly demonstrated His command over creation when He rebuked the wind and said, “Peace, be still,” and the sea became calm (Mark 4:39). He also extended authority to His followers, declaring, “Behold, I give you authority over all the power of the enemy” (Luke 10:19).
Yet Scripture never shows every disciple using this authority to calm storms. The pattern of the Word reveals that divine power must always be exercised under direction, not as an independent act of will.
Authority That Flows From the Head
Authority belongs to Christ the Head, and believers operate as His Body. It is delegated, not possessed outright. The Word of Faith teachers—Kenneth E. Hagin, Kenneth Copeland, Charles Capps, and others—emphasize this truth consistently: believers have real authority in Christ, but it functions only through revelation and obedience.
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