And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Mark 16:17–18 (NKJV)
When Jesus gave us the Great Commission, He said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (NKJV). But He didn’t send us empty handed. He followed it up with verses 17 and 18, which speak of the power we walk in as believers.
Because of the finished work of
Jesus, God’s forgiveness is available
to you; it was won for you by Jesus,
and this is absolutely amazing news.
However, it’s not the only benefit of
giving your life to Christ. We have to
remember that it’s about becoming
a new creation. We aren’t destined
to live defeated, miserable and depressed lives, just getting through until one day we make it to heaven. When we accept Christ, we are to walk in power and authority here on earth!
As a new creation in Christ, you are empowered to live your life so alive and filled with power that you can overcome every temptation. You have the power to build an absolutely incredible relationship with God, to be led and guided by Him, and to reach out to others to show them how to have a relationship with Him.
Because of Christ, you have the power to be who you’ve always wanted to be, and to build the relationships and family you’ve always wanted. His work isn’t just about forgiveness; it’s also about the power you walk in as a believer!