Executive Power
Acts 14:3 ASV Long time therefore they tarried there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
John 7:18 ASV He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
It’s remarkable how consistent a message or theme can be coming from so many different members of an administration or organization. When the same belief/approach/method comes from the mouths of varying levels of supporting leadership and when it is maintained without variation great strength and support is given to the chief executive in accomplishing his/her goals and vision. This can be seen in a great way in the executive branch of our government. On any given day, members of the administration and its party are saying almost the exact same words with regard to certain issues in question. The unity of these words forms a bond of purpose and a coherence of strategy that is essential in fulfilling the heart and will of the president. When this information is clearly communicated to each member of the leadership team, and where they boldly declare these words as they are given, there is great promise of accomplishing incredible things for which the president has been empowered. If, however, any one of the team chooses to expound upon their own views and their own feelings regarding any of the issues at hand, all the ability of the president to implement his own policies is undermined. Even unrelated issues will have a demoralizing and disabling effect upon the chief executive to accomplish his will in every area. One dissenting or opposing thought spoken from even the least of the staff will bring a negative light to other areas where there still may be agreement. As powerful as the office of the president is, its strength is yet dependent upon the words of those who have been given power to carry out the president’s policies and vision. It is easy to recognize any who have failed to get the latest topic updates- those who have been closest to him and those who are a bit on their own.
It is meaningless to be a part of the kingdom, to wear the badge and claim the name if words coming out of the mouth are not in line with the heart and purpose of the Chief Executive. All direction and all strategy is given from Him, but where there is failure to receive this communication and comply with it, there is an undermining of a power that knows no equal. He, in fact, has given all power to those in His cabinet and those on His leadership team. As only the words He’s given are spoken with boldness and clarity, there will be an amazing implementation of His will. When, however, the words from even the least of us reflect a personal take or the perspective of ‘reason’, there is a disruption in the power as it is removed from its source. No matter how much pressure is being felt by life and no matter how great is the case coming from the opposition, there is a word from the top that alone must be spoken. It is by His direction alone that any statement will bring about His will for complete and total salvation and wholeness. Where the heart of God has been consistently considered, received, and rehearsed, there will be a bonding of purpose that will result in amazing displays of signs and wonders which are the heart and will of the Father. It will be easily seen, however, by the lack thereof, when the words being boldly spoken have another source than Him. Though the power is great to bring about change, deliverance, and freedom, it is dependent upon the expressed unity of thought that can only come from above. By His Word and by His Spirit alone will come the words that accomplish His policies and His vision.