Perception isn’t just how we see the world—it’s how we engage with it. It’s how we interpret people, situations, opportunities, and setbacks. And here's the uncomfortable truth: most of us are walking around misperceiving what matters most. In John 4, Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well. To her, He appears to be just another thirsty traveller. An ordinary Jew. Nothing special. Then Jesus speaks. “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” — John 4:10 (NKJV) That’s the pivot point. If she had known—if she had seen rightly—she would have responded differently. Eventually, her perception shifts. After Jesus reveals her past, she says: “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet.” — John 4:19 (NKJV) She saw more clearly—and her future was changed. Perception is power. The ability to see rightly, without distortion, gives us clarity in chaos, wisdom in uncertainty, and access to...
Authority is a term often associated with control, governance, or influence over others. However, in the Kingdom of God, authority is not about domination; it is about divine alignment. It is the invisible power that flows when heaven partners with the earth through a believer who understands their identity. Many believers navigate life unaware of the authority coursing through their spiritual veins. They often live timidly and passively, as if merely surviving. But Jesus didn’t die for survival; He died and rose so that you would reign—not over people, but over sin, fear, darkness, and despair. This understanding is not arrogance; it is alignment. It is not human pride; it is divine placement. The source of all authority is God Himself. He didn’t just create the world; He entrusted it to humanity. In Genesis 1:26–28, God gave humanity dominion. Adam was not merely a gardener; he was a governor. He named creation, stewarded paradise, and represented heaven on earth. Then tr...