Many in the Church are unaware of the power they carry regarding the presence of God. The most powerful influencers on Earth are not the power brokers of earthly institutions or those who use their wealth to do evil. The most powerful and influential ones are those who declare that Jesus Christ is Lord. Knowing what power and authority we carry is a game changer for how we will choose to live our lives.
Just before his death, David gave final instructions to Israel about the building of the temple and the transition of leadership as his son, Solomon, became king.“David rose to his feet and said: ‘My brothers and my people! It was my desire to build a Temple where the Ark of theLord’s Covenant, God’s footstool, could rest permanently’” (I Chronicles 28:2).
Footstool was a name originally given to describe the Ark of the Covenant as it represented the presence of God on Earth. When the New Covenant was put…

