That is what puts me into the state of being a child. Jesus was describing His own way, and giving us the way to enter the kingdom when He said, Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Being a child puts you in the position to have a Father and all the rights of His Position. If you are a child, then you are able to have a Father. Be an independent, self sufficient adult and you have lost the kingdom. .
Power is about position.
Authority FOR God flows from the surrender to being His child, deriving everything from Him, subject to His rule. That is the absence of pride. . . to live as a child, without pretense and void of power. Authority is the advantage of birthright and it comes from knowing precisely and clearly Whose child you are. . .