From Reactor To Commander: How To Harness Your Authority and Shape Each Day

Today, I'm sharing a powerful revelation that has the potential to transform how you approach each day. This is a word about commanding your morning, stepping into your authority, and understanding the profound truth that you are an altar, a gateway for God's glory to flow through. This message is not just for me but for all who hunger to walk in the fullness of their divine calling.

The Faithful Love of the Lord Endures Forever

Let’s begin with a foundational truth from Psalm 118, a passage that has been echoing in my heart since the early hours of the morning:

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever."

Forever—that's eternity. We live in the dash between birth and eternity, but God’s love doesn’t just cover this life; it spans the eternal. This is not a fleeting promise but an unshakable foundation. Whether you identify as part of Israel, the priests, or simply as one who fears the Lord, this declaration is for you. Say it out loud: His faithful love endures forever.

When you begin your day with this truth, you set the tone for everything that follows. It’s not just a statement; it’s a spiritual missile, a declaration that dispatches heavenly angels to your aid. The Lord’s faithful love is the armor you wear as you face the challenges ahead.

Commanding Your Morning: From Reactor to Commander

Many people start their mornings reacting—to their phones, the news, or their worries. But you are not called to be a reactor; you are called to be a commander. God gave you a voice not merely to express your feelings but to declare His will into this earth and your life.

Imagine this: before your feet hit the floor, you rise with authority. You speak peace into your home, blessings over your family, health over your body, and victory over your day. This is not superstition. It’s a spiritual law rooted in Scripture: Life and death are in the power of the tongue. When you speak with faith, the heavens listen.

Have you ever commanded the morning? Have you ever declared the day to align with God’s purposes? Joshua commanded the sun to stand still; Elijah called fire down from heaven. If they could command nature, how much more can you command your day?

So today, I challenge you: command this day. Speak what you want to see, not what you fear might happen. You are shaping your atmosphere; do not let it shape you.

The Lord Is For You: No Fear Needed

In Psalm 118, we read:

"The Lord is for me; I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?"

This is a confession you need to make over your life today. The Lord is for you; He will help you. You will triumph over those who oppose you. It’s better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people or princes. Even when hostile nations surround you, you have authority through the Lord to destroy their plans.

Fear has no place here. When you declare these words, you activate the heavenly host. Angels are dispatched at the King’s command to assist you. You don’t have to wait for a courtroom in heaven to intervene; speak the promises of God, and watch the spiritual realm respond.

Understanding the Spiritual Battle and Our Role

Recently, we've witnessed turmoil, especially in places like Los Angeles, with riots and unrest. These are not isolated events but part of a larger spiritual and political battle. Foreign and hostile nations surround us, and the enemy tries to sow chaos. But God is in control. He is orchestrating a great reversal—a movement of justice and righteousness that will ultimately set our nations free.

We must not be passive observers. When you see darkness rising, speak light into that situation. Declare God’s will, send forth the host of heaven’s armies, and command peace and order. Your voice is a weapon; your tongue is a sword. Use it wisely and boldly.

You Are an Altar: A Gateway for God’s Glory

Now, let’s dive deeper into a revelation that has been transforming my walk with God: you are an altar. Not just a physical place or structure, but a living, breathing altar unto the Lord. This altar is a portal, a gateway through which God’s glory flows into the earth.

In the Old Testament, altars were specific physical locations with detailed instructions for construction. But in the New Testament, the altar is not confined to geography. The altar is your heart—your surrendered, yielded heart.

Jesus said in John 14:

"If you love me, keep my commandments... and I will come to you and make my home within you."

When you give your heart fully to God, you become a sanctuary for His presence. You become a place of intimate communion, a place of continuous fire, a place where sacrifice and worship rise continually. This is the altar God created you to be.

The Five Definitions of an Altar
Spiritual Gateway: You are the ancient gate through which God’s glory enters the earth.
Our Hearts: The altar is not just a place; it is your heart fully surrendered to God.
A Priority: The altar represents what is highest in your life—God and His purposes.
Intimate Communion: It is a place for deep fellowship and connection with God.
Continuous Fire: The altar is a place of ongoing passion, zeal, and power from the Holy Spirit.

Recognizing yourself as an altar means embracing your role as a carrier of God’s glory, a living sacrifice, and a demonstration of His power on earth.

Walking in Yieldedness and Obedience

Yielding your heart to God is not always easy. We are flesh and spirit, and there will be days when the flesh tries to take control. But daily, we must refresh our intent—to live surrendered and obedient.

Sometimes, God will reveal areas where discord or misunderstanding have crept in, even unknowingly. It’s vital to seek His wisdom and discernment, to ask Him to search your heart and show you anything that needs to be set right.

Unity in the body of Christ is essential. When we hold grudges or allow miscommunication to fester, we become vulnerable to division. But God’s grace is abundant. He calls us higher—to live clean, transparent lives that honor Him fully.

Practical Steps to Command Your Morning
Wake Early and Seek God: The quiet hours before dawn are precious. Use them to commune with God without distractions.
Declare Scripture: Speak the promises of God aloud. Let your words be declarations of faith and authority.
Speak Peace and Blessings: Command peace over your home, health, finances, and relationships.
Refuse Fear: Confess that the Lord is for you and that you will have no fear of what man can do.
Stay Yielded: Continually surrender your heart to God, asking Him to reveal and cleanse anything hindering your walk.
Engage in Spiritual Warfare: Understand your authority and use your voice as a weapon against the schemes of the enemy.
A Call to Rejoice and Partner with God

This is a brand new day—the day the Lord has made. Will you be glad and rejoice in it? I encourage you to forget the regrets and challenges of yesterday. Today is a fresh start, a blank canvas. God is inviting you to partner with Him to shape this day according to His perfect will.

Do not be a victim of the day. Be a commander of it. Speak blessings, declare victory, and watch the heavens respond. The Lord’s faithful love endures forever, and He is working all things for your good and His glory.

Conclusion: Embrace Your Identity and Authority

You are not just a passive observer in this world. You are an altar, a carrier of glory, a commander of your day. The authority of heaven rests on your tongue. Speak boldly and with faith, knowing that angels are dispatched at the King’s command to assist you.

Remember, the Lord is for you. No weapon formed against you will prosper. Though hostile nations surround you, you have authority to destroy their plans. Yield your heart fully to God, and He will manifest His glory through you.

As you step into each morning, do so with the confidence that you are shaping your atmosphere, not being shaped by it. Command your morning. Command your day. And rejoice in the eternal love and faithfulness of our God.

May God bless you as you walk in this truth. Amen.