The Beloved Disciple wrote by the SPIRIT in John chapter 18:
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered.
2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
3 Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?”
5 They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. 6 Now when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
The word σπεῖραν (speiran) is a technical term for a Roman cohort, normally a force of 600 men (one tenth of a legion). It was under the command of a χιλίαρχος (ciliarco", v. 12). Because of the improbability of an entire cohort being sent to arrest a single man, some have suggested that σπεῖραν here refers only to a maniple, a force of 200. But the use of the word here does not necessarily mean the entire cohort was present on this mission, but only that it was the cohort which performed the task.
When Jesus spoke the words “I am He” which in Hebrew expresses the name “Yahweh” all the soldiers fell to the ground. This name has more power contained within than the strength of all the soldiers combined and none are able to resist the power of Yahweh! At the culmination of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He had the power to overcome any and all attempts to challenge His ministry and purpose thus everything He said and did was ordered by FATHER and nothing could prevent His calling from being fulfilled. Let us acknowledge that FATHER will exercise that same power on our behalf as we fully submit to HIS Divine plan.
Our words have power when we speak but when we speak what FATHER has instructed us to speak our words have superior power. When being tempted by the devil Jesus stated in Luke chapter 4:
4 But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ “
FATHER’S Words created Heaven and earth and all that is contained therein and so when we study HIS Word we should keep this in mind. HIS Word is pure and powerful. As we become pure in our hearts HIS Word spoken by us will increase in potency. We will walk in “great faith” and we will totally trust HIS Word to manifest without delay. Men will be unable to resist the power and authority of HIS Word as they are confronted with the Love, light, and life expressed by the mature Sons and Daughters of FATHER.
We should expect resistance as the Kingdom of Heaven comes to the earth. Evil men with hard hearts will resist us but they will not be able to stop our mission for the power of THE CREATOR is greater than the power of the created. We must not be intimidated by their words or threats as we cross paths with them for we know that FATHER is directing our footsteps and will be with us as the confrontations occur. Jesus simply spoke the words “I am He” and all the resistance fell to the ground in submission. We should not expect anything less.
FATHER’S superior power includes the ministry and intervention of angels as well. In Acts chapter 12:
5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.
7 Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands.
8 Then the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and tie on your sandals”; and so he did. And he said to him, “Put on your garment and follow me.”
9 So he went out and followed him, and did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
10 When they were past the first and the second guard posts, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.
There is no prison or any other means able to resist FATHER’S Divine plan. Whether it be prison doors or the latest technology, nothing can keep HIS plan from being fulfilled. We should maintain this perspective as we study HIS Word so that when the time comes for supernatural deliverance, we will have sufficient confidence that FATHER will intervene on our behalf just as HE did with Peter.