The Authority to Obey Ezra 5:1-6:12

22-0327: Christ-followers obey and serve God’s mission by His authority to accomplish His purpose for His glory in the world. Once the exiles return to work, the opposition questions them as to who has authorized them to do this. The Israelite’s answer reveals that they are living under God’s authority, and their hearts and their understanding of their work has changed. The way a Christ-follower lives indicates the authority we live under: a life “sent” in Jesus’ Name denotes God’s authority, which is required for obedience to His mission. The life of obedience by faith to serve God’s mission is ordained by God’s authority. And the life ordained by God’s authority is one unhindered, though not unopposed, in accomplishing God’s will. In this message, Pastor Lane identifies four blessings of living under God’s authority that anchors our lives to live in humble submission. We pray this message helps and encourages.