“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6
A few years ago, while I was praying, I felt God speak to my spirit: “It is time for you to walk in your apostolic authority.”
At first, I did not fully understand what He meant, so I began to ask God for instruction and to study His Word. Through that process, I learned that walking in apostolic authority does not mean relying on my own confidence, ability, or strength. It means living in complete dependence upon the power of God.
Apostolic authority is not rooted in who we are—it is rooted in whose we are.
Paralyzed by “What If?”
Sometimes we become paralyzed by the unanswered questions of life:
- What if I cannot pay my rent?
- What if my loved One does not receive healing?
- What if my child never comes back to God?
- What if the situation never changes?
What if? What if? What if?
Fear continually asks, “What if everything goes wrong?” Faith answers, “Even if I do not know what will happen, I know who goes before me.”
My confidence is not anchored in receiving the outcome I desire; it is anchored in the unchanging character of God. “What if” is controlled by circumstances, but “even if” faith stands upon the truth that no matter what happens, God will still be God, and I choose to trust Him.
Walking in authority does not mean pretending that our fears are not real. It means refusing to allow fear to have the final word. When I remember that Jesus has not left me powerless, something changes within me. I stand a little taller. I speak with greater clarity. I declare the Word of the Lord with renewed confidence.
Why?
Because I am no longer relying upon my own strength to overcome fear, temptation, sickness, or uncertainty. I am relying upon the strength and power of Jesus Christ.
Not by My Might
Our God can reverse a doctor’s diagnosis, restore a broken family, provide in a season of lack, and cover the shame of our past with His mercy. We believe that He still performs miracles.
But our authority is not found in demanding that God answer exactly as we desire. It is found in trusting that He remains sovereign, faithful, and present—even when His answer looks different from what we expected.
When I understand that the outcome does not depend upon my might or power, I can surrender the burden to God. I can walk in apostolic authority because I know who goes before me, who stands beside me, and who lives within me.
It is time to lay down our insecurities, surrender our fears, and stop depending exclusively upon human reasoning. It is time to walk in the authority God has given us.
This does not mean we will always feel fearless or have everything together. It means that fear no longer has authority over us. We may feel weak, but His strength is made perfect in our weakness. We may be uncertain, but we are still held by the One who knows the end from the beginning.
Keep Praying
Your prayers have power—not because of how perfectly you pray, but because of the One to whom you are praying.
Do not give up.
Keep praying for your family, and continue to believe for healing and restoration. You may not yet see the answer, but God is already at work. Walk in the authority He has given you, not with pride in your own strength, but with confidence in His Spirit.
It is not by might or by power, but by His Spirit.
