Authority and Power

Mark 6:7 NLT 
And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.

Jesus gave the disciples authority and power to go out two by two. Had they not gone would they have had the power?

If you want to have the power you have to do the work; you get it as a result of doing. You do not get it first and then walk out. Power comes in the walk. As we walk God directs us onto the right path. But without motion there can be no direction. You just stand still looking around.

Just as the law of physics says every action has a reaction, every time we step out to complete the Father's work here on earth another piece is added to our spiritual man. We don't feel it but can tell when the next assignment comes along. We are able to recognize it quicker and complete it with an added level of confidence.

As baptized born again believers we have been given the Holy Spirit and the authority and power to do whatever He tells us to do in Jesus name.

Brings to mind that old TV show Have Gun Will Travel. We have the Holy Spirit but as we travel the authority and power comes from above.