Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you. Luke 10:19 (Amplified Bible, AMP)

According to this statement, which was made by Jesus, we have authority over th devil. The enemy does not have authority over us- unless we allow him to. Let that sink in. You do not have to be controlled and ruled by the enemy. Wicked people and evil tyrants who follow satan are no match for believers who know their authority in Christ. We can dictate what the devil can and cannot do in the earth- literally.

In the name of Jesus, we can cast out devils. We can decree the defeat of wicked plans. We can proclaim the fall of evil tyrants and demonic governments The name of Jesus and the authority He has given us to use that name gives us the ability to rule over satan and limit his influence in the earth.

This verse also tells us that there is protection given to us by Jesus. When we use our God-given authority to resist the devil and send him packing, we are safe from harm. We don’t have to be afraid to use our authority- the devil is powerless against it. Believers who fear the devil are not walking in the authority Jesus died to give them. The believers who understand that Jesus has given them the same authority that Jesus Himself has are extremely powerful and lethal to the devil. We don’t have to fear the devil- he has to fear us!

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:17-18 (KJV) emphasis mine

Notice what it says. “In my name shall they cast out devils.” The devil is subject to the name of Jesus. When we use the Name; and use it with authority and faith; he has to obey. Stop being a doormat for the devil. Rise up in your authority and bring him down. Don’t put up with sickness. Don’t put up with depression. Don’t put up with lack. Don’t put up with fear. Don’t put up with evil people prossering. Say the Name! It’s your authority- use it!