Jesus gave us authority over all the enemy’s power.

So, why is it not a reality in the life of many believers? The second half of Ephesians breaks it down.

It begins with the body of Christ becoming one. This is only accomplished as we are humble, gentle, and patient with each other’s faults.

Then we must recognize and submit to the leadership gifts Christ gave to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. It is only through submission to these gifts that we become mature enough to remain as one.

This leads us to living our lives as Jesus did, where we throw off our old nature and put on our new nature, truly righteous and holy.

The progression continues in the home as the wife submits to the husband as to the Lord, the husband loves the wife as Christ loves the church, and the children obey.

It even overflows into everyday life as we work enthusiastically for our leaders as unto the Lord.

All of this makes way for spiritual authority. We must first submit to God in all these things before we can successfully resist the devil.