Today, God gave me the phrase “ascendant authority,” and I have been curious about it. I am thinking of Jesus, of his authority over the Heavens and the Earth. Specifically, I am pondering these passages;

Matthew 28:18. Before ascending, Jesus declares to his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

Ephesians 1:20–21. Paul writes that God seated Christ at his right hand in the heavenly realms, “far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked.”

1 Peter 3:22. This passage affirms that Jesus “has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.”

Philippians 2:9–11. Because of his obedience, God “exalted him to the highest place” so that every knee in heaven and on earth will bow to his name.

I have a GIF in my mind of Jesus ascending to the throne of God. It’s so comforting.

Sometimes — silly me — I think I am in charge of my life. Don’t get me wrong — we are called to make plans and set goals and move forward in life. But it’s so comforting to know that Jesus is on the throne and he has the final say. If I am making a mistake, he will help me correct it. If I am unsure about something, he can guide me along the right path. And if I am worried about something, HE has ultimate authority over it. He is in charge — thank God! — and I am not.