Week 3 | Spiritual Authority Ch 6,7,8 | Alex

The one line that hit me a lot during the reading this week was when the author wrote about when people know authority, slight disobedience makes them feel like they are rebellious. I think this really struck a chord in me because I have definitely felt this way, and I was wondering about it. I'm not saying that I think I have it all figured out, but I think God has been showing me what authority looks like this last year and a half, so when I rebel I definitely feel something being very off. I have never really known what to attribute that too when it happens, but now I need to begin considering that maybe that is me feeling my own rebelliousness. As Watchman Nee talked about obeying earthly authorities a lot I found that to be really helpful. I think I have struggled a lot with following leaders even through their brokenness, but now I see why it doesn't matter. The voice of authority belongs only to God, and he chooses to speak through those in authority over us. I think this is a really awesome and comforting concept, and I think it also affects the way I lead others in my ministry. It also emphasizes how important it is for me to be submitted because I do lead others.