Keys of The Kingdom
Written by Annie Eva
What an incredible honor it is to be called children of the Most High God! 1 Peter 2:9 reminds us, “We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that we may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.” Therefore, as joint heirs with Christ, we have been granted the authority to carry out God’s divine plan, both on Earth and in Heaven.
Binding and Loosing in Prayer
Jesus told Peter in Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” This means Peter was given spiritual authority to speak and establish the perfect will of God. The keys of the Kingdom represent the authority to make decisions, to open and close spiritual doors, and to declare what is forbidden or allowed according to Heaven’s order.
In Mark 3:27, Jesus also said, “No one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods unless he first bind the strong man. Then, indeed, he may plunder his house.” In essence, this reveals that before we can overcome the works of the enemy, the strong man, representing a demonic force of opposition, must first be bound. Binding is the act of spiritually restricting or forbidding the enemy’s influence. Once the enemy is bound, we can then loose, or release, what aligns with God’s perfect will for our lives.
Binding and loosing are not merely just prayers prayed; they are powerful declarations of faith that bring shifts in the spiritual realm. For example, if someone is struggling with fear, in the name of Jesus Christ, they can bind the spirit of fear and loose God’s peace over their mind. This divine authority allows believers to partner with Heaven in releasing God's plan, purpose, and victory in their lives.
Glorifying God Through Kingdom Authority
Through kingdom authority, we have the privilege of bringing Heaven’s order into our daily lives. We welcome Heaven’s divine alignment into our homes, relationships, and decisions. Most importantly, this authority is not about personal power or control over situations. It is about glorifying God, overcoming the enemy, and walking in the fullness of His divine plan. Kingdom authority empowers us to experience the victory and the abundant life God has promised.
