(True Authority Lies With God And His Church)
Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
TO THE BIBLE
Daniel 4:26 NKJV
“The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules.”
LET’S TALK
When you look at the world today, it’s easy to think that those in government or positions of influence have ultimate control. They make laws, set systems, and dictate policies that shape nations. But, the Word of God lets us know that true authority is not in the hands of men, no matter how powerful they appear. All authority belongs to the Lord, and it’s enforced by Him through His Church!
In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that revealed this eternal truth. He saw a great tree, majestic and flourishing but soon cut down at the command of an angelic being. The interpretation was clear: Nebuchadnezzar would be humbled until he acknowledged that “the heavens do rule” (Daniel 4:26). Indeed, pride blinded him, and he was stripped of all his glory until he confessed God’s sovereignty.
The Scripture goes further to explain that this decree was made by the watchers—heavenly beings assigned to ensure that God’s purposes are carried out on earth (Daniel 4:17). This has not changed. Those who falsely claim absolute authority over others, operating under the delusion that their influence gives them control over the nations, don’t realize that true authority lies with God and His heavenly Kingdom. The Most High rules in the affairs of men, and today, He carries out His will through His Church.
The Lord Jesus declared, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18 NKJV). He is enthroned above all names and authorities, and the Church is His body, executing His dominion (Ephesians 1:20–23 MSG). This means when you pray, decree, and declare God’s Word, you’re not begging for change—you’re enforcing Heaven’s rule!
So refuse to fear the decisions of earthly powers. Remember, the Church is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the Church. We are Heaven’s agency on earth. Hallelujah!
GO DEEPER
Psalm 103:19
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Daniel 7:13-14
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. [14] And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
PRAY
Dear Father, I thank you for the assurance that the heavens do rule and that all power belongs to you. I rejoice knowing that all the kingdoms of this world will submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I declare that your will and purpose prevail over the nations, and your authority reigns supreme, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Luke 9:1-17, Joshua 10-12
TWO YEAR
Matthew 26:69-75, Leviticus 1
ACT
Are there laws or policies in your school, city, or nation that oppose righteousness and peace? Rise up and enforce God’s will through prayer and bold declarations.
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