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Meditation No. 1802
🔆 AATHAVAN –
Tuesday, 13.01.2026
“And they were amazed at His teaching, for His message was with authority.” (Luke 4:32)
Only one who truly possesses authority can speak with authority. A king holds authority that ordinary citizens do not possess; therefore, no official will submit to the words spoken by a common citizen. Moreover, when someone who has no authority at all attempts to command others, it becomes an object of ridicule.
Though our Lord Jesus Christ came to this earth in human form, He is the true Son of God. Therefore, His teaching was marked by divine authority. We ourselves can clearly perceive this when we observe His teachings. The commandments of the Old Testament generally sound like counsel, often phrased as, “You shall not….” But our Lord Jesus Christ speaks with absolute certainty, saying, “You have heard that the ancients were told… but I say to you.” In this, His unique authority is unmistakably revealed.
Several passages further confirm His authority. He declares with command and conviction:
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court.” (Matthew 5:22) And again, “First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” (Matthew 5:24)
In the same manner, He drove out unclean spirits with authority. Because He spoke so, we read:
“And amazement came upon them all, and they began talking with one another, saying, ‘What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits and they come out.’” (Luke 4:36)
Yes, beloved, there is authority in the words of Jesus Christ. What He speaks comes to pass exactly as He says. The centurion who came seeking healing for his servant understood this truth very well. That is why he said:
“Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:8)
The reason there is authority in the words of Jesus Christ is that the words He spoke were the words of God the Father. He spoke only what the Father commanded Him to speak. Therefore, His words carried divine authority. Did He not say:
“I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak. I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore, the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” (John 12:49–50)
Therefore, beloved, let us listen attentively to the authoritative words of Jesus Christ. Let us wait upon His words. Those living words alone will sustain and give us life. Like the centurion, let us pray earnestly, saying, “Lord, just say the word.”
God’s Message – Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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