We often wonder why terrible things happen in the world. Where is this holy and loving God that people talk about? Well, He’s right here waiting on believers to exercise authority that He has given us.
The heavens, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: BUT the EARTH has he given to the children of men.
Psalm 115:16
The Earth has he given to the children of men!
Further, we have dominion and authority through the shed blood of Christ, and His resurrection.
You made him to have DOMINION over the works of your hands; you have put ALL things under his feet,
Psalm 8:6
The scripture makes it clear that God has given humankind the dominion over the earth.
And Jesus came and said to them, all authority in heaven and on earth is given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt 28:18-20.
In case we were unsure, Jesus let us know that through his death, burial, and resurrection he reclaimed the authority and power that humankind lost over the earth. He then gave all believers the call to go and preach the Gospel to all nations and make disciples. We must first be disciples who are committed to living holy and walking in the principles and commandments of God. That does not mean you do not sin; it means that you are not intentionally living in rebellion and disobedience to God’s Word. To live in the committed way that God requires of us, it takes making the choice and submitting to God’s grace to do it.
In this submission, we exercise dominion over our will, our body, thoughts, inclinations, suggestions, unhealthy habits, and anything that would impede your forward progress in God. We are choosing Jesus and the Kingdom way over ourselves. It is always a choice. It is always intentional. God himself will honor the choices that we make even if they are not good choices. Choose wisely.
I encourage you to exercise your authority and dominion in every area of your life. Do not believe the intrusive thoughts that say you are subject to life and there is nothing that you can do about it. It is a deceptive trick meant to deceive you and keep you defeated and a victim of circumstances.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
The life that you desire is in Jesus. It is in the Kingdom of God. Everything else is sinking sand.
