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Jan. 13, 2025

Day 13 A New Authority | Mark 1:27

Day 13 A New Authority | Mark 1:27
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How would your life change if you truly submitted to a higher authority rather than just being amazed by it? Join me, Rick, on Wisdom for the Day, where we uncover the profound impact of Jesus' authority as depicted in Mark 1:27. This episode asks you to examine spiritual challenges beneath life's tangible struggles, inviting a shift in perspective that goes beyond admiration to a conscious choice of submission. Jesus' teachings were revolutionary, and I challenge you to consider how His authority can transform your life when you allow it into your heart, rather than merely marveling at it.

As we journey together, we'll reflect on the Apostle Paul's insights about battles that transcend the physical, highlighting the spiritual forces we contend with daily. This episode encourages you to welcome Jesus' authority into your life, offering solace through prayer and reflection. Embrace a renewed mindset and explore the potential for spiritual growth within our community. Let us guide you in harnessing the transformative power of faith, and remember, you are loved.

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Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 13, a new authority Reading from Mark, chapter 1, verse 27 from the New Living Translation.

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What is this?

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A new teaching, and with authority.

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When Jesus enters the scene, everything changes Our hope, our desire for transformation.

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It takes on a new form.

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Hurting people, sinful temptations, brokenness, disease they all come face to face with his authority.

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Now, in this story, people notice Jesus' authority in two key areas His teaching and his power over impure spirits or demons.

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There was something different about Jesus compared to the other religious teachers of his time.

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Mark's gospel highlights that the first thing about Jesus' public ministry was his authority.

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Now, a lot of times we long to see Jesus' authority in the face of diseases and financial struggles and broken relationships, all kinds of injustice.

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But we don't always pause to consider the spiritual side of our suffering.

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The Apostle Paul reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood Ephesians 6.12.

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Instead, we face spiritual forces that try to convince us that our circumstances, not our hearts, are the real problem.

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It's also worth noting that Jesus' teachings, not just his miracles, stirred a reaction from the crowds.

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But simply being amazed isn't the same as submitting to His authority.

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The teachings require a choice.

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Jesus' teachings require a choice.

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They either we submit to Him or we resist.

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He invites us to bring our hurts, diseases and our hearts under His authority.

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How will you respond?

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Let's pray, Jesus.

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You rule over all things by your Word and Spirit.

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Enter our lives, Lord, with your authority.

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Today we pray Amen.

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Slash renewed mindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for wisdom of the day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, See ya.

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