Amy Rylander-Prophetic Artist
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, GO and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And BE SURE of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT)
When Jesus was in the wilderness and experienced temptation after temptation from Satan for 40 days (Matthew 4), it was ALL necessary so that HE, the spotless and sinless Lamb of God would win back ALL authority on earth. We, being human, are not suitable sacrifices! Only one that was without sin, would be worthy to redeem us back to our Heavenly Father. By the application of Christ’s atoning BLOOD and getting God’s Word in our hearts, we can walk in the same power and authority! When we speak things that are contrary to the Word of God, or do not speak of Christ’s power and authority, it is displeasing to God. Jesus said in John 14:30-31, “I don’t have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has NO power over me, but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. Come, let’s be going.” God is saying, “Walk in the power and authority that my Son took back from Satan and FREELY gives you!”
That brings us to the question, “How do we walk in the power and authority that Jesus left us?” Matthew 4:4, Jesus says, “No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God.” Since Satan knew that Jesus had not eaten for 40 days, he thought he knew how to tempt Jesus. BUT Jesus knew the Word! We must know the Word and operate in the power of God’s Word in order to walk in authority over the enemy. The more of God’s Word we get in our hearts, the more we look like and act like Jesus. John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Word of God is more valuable than Elon Musk’s bank account (I stole that line that from Kirk Cameron). To be more and more like Jesus should be EVERY Christian’s first priority! Too many professing Christians are not walking in power and authority over the tricks and distractions of the devil! RISE UP and confess what the Word says about God’s people! Let’s be the Ekklesia and walk in the same authority and power that Jesus Christ walked in while He was on this earth! (Matt. 10:5-42 Jesus sent out the disciples with these instructions).
Authority Over the 7 Mountains
Throughout the gospels there are recordings of Jesus’ power to heal and take authority over demons. Jesus also repeatedly told people that sought out healing and deliverance that it was given to each according to their faith (Matt. 9:22, Matt. 9:29, Matt. 15:28, and so many more). God rewards the act of faith. Faith is believing what the Word of God says even when everything in this physical realm is contrary to it. When I was in a coma and doctors were not giving my husband and family much hope in my recovery, my husband, church, and family chose to believe that God would restore my health! While I was still in a coma, the Holy Spirit revealed to me and my husband that I would LIVE and not die because I had more assignments to complete for HIM here on earth. Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things UNSEEN (Hebrews 11:1). Even though we do not see it in the physical realm yet; we still believed what God said! Taking back authority from the enemy over ALL Seven Mountains of Influence is essential in overcoming the discouragements and distractions of this life.
The Seven Mountains of Influence
As a former teacher, I remember teaching students the acronym for remembering the colors of the rainbow. ROY G. BIV (RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, BLUE, INDIGO, and VIOLET). Each color represents one of the seven mountains of influence. If you would like an in-depth study of this principle, please go to the following link: rumble.com/v2iyagk-johnny-enlow-unfiltered-episode-55 Johnny Enlow has a website called Restore7.org. Lance Wallnau wrote a book, The Seven Mountain Mandate (video clips are on youtube). Basically, this mandate is for ALL Christians to take back authority from the devil on every mountain of influence. For the Ekklesia to operate in power, we must correct the “narrative”. We cannot lose because the sacrificial Lamb has already purchased our victory! We, like the Israelites, must BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS! (Exodus 3 & Numbers 13 & 14).
Before I breakdown the areas of influence of each mountain, I want to refer to Revelation 5:11-12 “And I (John) beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands (wow); saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.“ The sacrificial Lamb of God (Jesus) is the ONLY ONE worthy to receive the praise and open the scroll with the seven seals. If you count all the praises bestowed upon Jesus by the angels and elders, it totals seven! Johnny Enlow received a revelation from God that when the church takes back ALL authority from ALL seven mountains, then all seven of these praises will be completed through the BRIDE (the church) that HE died to purchase and reconcile back to our Heavenly Father.
RED-Mountain of Media–God is our Communicator! When we, the BRIDE listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd via the Holy Spirit; we will walk in LOVE and UNITY! In turn, we will be a BLESSING to this fallen world. The world will be attracted to the true body of believers because of God’s blessings and the anointing on our lives. This will ONLY come from obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit and walking in alignment with God’s Word.
ORANGE-Mountain of Family-God is our Father! There is power and strength in the Blood (family, bloodline)! When we get in God’s Word and grasp how much HE truly loves us, then we will operate as Sons and Daughters of the Most High God! Our strength will be completely in HIM. John 15:1 says that in order for us to bear good fruit, we must abide in the vine (Jesus). Jesus instructs us to ONLY do or say what pleases the Heavenly Father. Everything we do and say as Christians should bring honor and glory to God the Father. In order to take back this mountain of influence, the church MUST grasp that God is a Good, Good Father! The church must operate out of HIS STRENGTH and LOVE, and NEVER out of compulsion, obligation, or religious duty. Alignment in the family also has to be taken back. The identity of both male and female and the family are under constant attack by the enemy! Godly alignment in the family unit comes when the husband/father is respected and functions as the spiritual head of the wife and children. The wife/mother is loved and honored as Christ loves the church. Lastly, the children are nurtured and loved as true blessings from God. They are taught Godly principles by both parents. If you want to learn more about Godly Alignment, I wrote a blog about that too.
YELLOW-Mountain of Arts & Entertainment-God is the Creator of ALL things! When we, as the body of believers, rise up and take dominion and authority over this mountain; God is revealed as the Creator of everything that is Good! God is Good! From Him comes everything that is perfect, lovely, and good (James 1:17). If there were ever a time when the church needs to rise up against evil and immortality, IT IS NOW! For such a time as this, we were born and exist (Esther 4:14). For evil to prevail, it only takes good Godly men and women to remain silent! Esther told the Jews to ARISE! CHURCH, we must ARISE! If we are ashamed to speak of Jesus and the truth that is in the Word of God, then He will be ashamed of us before our Heavenly Father (Luke 9:26). In rising up and taking our rightful place on this mountain, it brings GLORY to God and restores HIM as the Creator of ALL Good Things!
GREEN-Mountain of Economy–God is our Provider! It is NOT God’s desire or plan for us as Christians to live in LACK. I believe that God provides everything we need to complete our assignments here on earth and take good care of our families. I have experienced financial hardships even as a Spirit-filled Christian. But I also believe that through those times, I learned to completely rely on God as my provider! He would put people in my path to bless me and humble me. Pride and self-sufficiency are NOT pleasing to God! Those two things were BIG in me that God had to kill. Now, my husband and I give freely, help freely, and TRUST God to provide for everything we need. I believe that when we ALL get out of self-reliance and turn completely to God reliance, we will see more divine provisions! I know that my Heavenly Father loves to surprise me with His unexpected provisions. My pastor tells of a time when a bird flew into his backyard and dropped a hundred-dollar bill! If Jesus provided for Peter’s taxes with a coin in a fish’s mouth, then I believe that our God, Jehovah-Jirah, can and will provide for me! Nothing is too difficult for HIM! When we, as the Ekklesia, live in the abundant provisions of God, it will attract the world! We will rise up and be able to bless others with the surplus of His provisions. That was the original plan for God’s people; to be a blessing to ALL nations! The RICHES that are limitless in the spirit realm will manifest in the physical realm when we believe and receive!
BLUE-Mountain of Religion-God is Our Redeemer! When we focus on God as our redeemer, it should produce HONOR and a sense of awe! To think about God turning his head away from Jesus while he was suffering on the Cross just breaks my heart as a mother. At that moment, Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). This was necessary so that Jesus would experience all the hurts and sorrows that mankind will ever face. He bore all of us sorrows, transgressions, and iniquities (Isaiah 53:4-5). Jesus was our substitute for our sins. He took on the punishment due us and paid the penalty for our sins, the penalty of death (Romans 6:23). Therefore, we can be forgiven and have peace with God (Romans 5:1). If you are a parent, then you know that seeing your child suffer or be in pain is far more painful than any pain or suffering that you go through. It grieved God the Father so much that HE had to turn away and allow the pain and suffering in order to reconcile us. When we, as the body of believers, rise up and comprehend the GREAT price that was paid for our REDEMPTION, then we will begin to walk in authority over the discouraging thoughts, feelings of unworthiness, and doubting our true purpose and calling in the Kingdom of God! Christ took on mortality to purchase our immortality! (2 Corinthians 15:53-57). When our confidence is in Christ as our Redeemer and our security is in the finished work at Calvary, then we will bring HONOR to God the Father.
INDIGO-Mountain of Education–God is Our Teacher! ONLY God through the revelation and guidance of the Holy Spirit can give us true WISDOM and direction (Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:16-17, John 14:26). Jesus sent us the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The indwelling and power of the Holy Spirit is a promise from Jesus to ALL believers. We need the Holy Spirit’s comfort, guidance, peace, and revelation as we read the Word! The Holy Spirit can be whatever you need exactly when you need Him. This has rung true in my life time and time again. As an education/teacher myself for over 20 years, I have seen the education system on a downward spiral. The subjects and skills that are taught; especially in high school, are not helping students gain employment or life skills. I believe that our society today is being “dumbed down” by technology. We all depend on our Smartphone to remember phone numbers, get directions, and do math. If we never expect or train children to learn and remember basic life skills, then we are crippling them. We only gain true WISDOM and revelation (hidden manna) from the indwelling and guidance of the Holy Spirit. God, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, is our Greatest Teacher.
VIOLET-Mountain of Government-God is Our KING! This mountain stands tall and firm on the POWER and authority of Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit (the Holy Trinity). God is our judge, and HE will serve justice for all of the works we have done here on earth. Authority means delegated power! That power is given to us through the Sacrificial Lamb. It is NOT power that we can work up in our own strength, but it’s freely given to all believers who ask and seek HIM. The key here is we must BELIEVE! Without faith, it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). In order to experience power from on high, we must seek Him and believe that He desires to do great works through us. Jesus said to the disciples, “Truly, truly, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father.” (John 14:12). Jesus is saying that since there are NO boundaries to the working of the Holy Spirit, then we will do even greater works! Think about that. There are no boundaries in the spirit realm! The Holy Spirit can bring the glory and power of God anywhere at the same time evidenced by miracles, signs, and wonders! NOW that is ultimate POWER and authority! Jesus was mocked and called the KING of KINGS before He was crucified. But we WILL rule and reign as co-heirs with Christ as Kings and Priests. If you do some research on the duties of priests back in the Old Testament, some of their duties were to keep all the commandments and religious practices in order for sins to be rolled away (ministry of reconciliation). These old covenant practices continued until a worthy, blameless, and spotless sacrifice was given up for ALL. His name is Jesus Christ! Through His Blood we have POWER to rule and reign as kings and priests. In taking our rightful position in Christ as kings and priests, we are helping bring the Kingdom of God down to the earth (Matthew 6:10).
Ekklesia, the church of the Living God, it is time that we RISE and SHINE! It is time for us to take ALL authority and power back from the devil. However, we must stand as a united force. The enemy has distracted us and divided us with denominational names and minor disagreements for too long! When I was in the ICU in a coma, the nurses and doctors did not care what denominational name was on a pastor’s name tag; all they cared about was if he/she carried the authority and power to speak to sickness and disease and tell it to GO in the mighty name of Jesus. In the name and by the blood of Jesus, we have ALL the power we need to align with God’s Plan and help bring the Kingdom of God down to the earth! Winning souls is only half the equation. The other half of the equation is for us to take back authority and rule and reign as kings and priests here on the earth! The Full Gospel is not only the Good News of Jesus Christ, but it is also God’s capabilities in every aspect of the believers’ lives to bring blessings, abundance, power, authority, and dominion over all the attacks of the devil.
TateandTateGodSpeed 