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Walking In Dominion
Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2015 (message contributor)
Summary: Christ has all the power in heaven and on earth, portions of this power has been given to everyone that believes in His name and that is living a new life by the works of His redemption. Such people are expected to walk in dominion in every area.
Walking in Dominion
Study Text: Ephesians 1: 19 - 23
Ephesians 1:19-23, "may you have the spirit of understanding and your eyes be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all."
Introduction:
- Dominion is a topic that many of us talk about but few of us really possess.
- Dominion in its simplest form is power, authority or control over something or someone.
- It is the ability to request or command and expect a fulfillment of that appeal. To have dominion is to rule, to be in charge.
- For a saint of God understanding dominion is crucial to his walk with God. A lack of understanding in this area could cost him spiritually and naturally too.
- Spiritual dominion is not arbitrary ruler ship. It is not about going around commanding and demanding at your own discretion.
- Spiritual dominion falls under the auspices of God. It is only effective and effectual when it submits totally to the will of God.
- Dominion is about knowing who you are in Christ and understanding that in you, through Him is the power to lay hold onto the promises of God and possess them until the day of Christ.
- Dominion is understanding that you can do what God said you can do,
have what God said you can have and be what God said you can be.
- We shall discuss the topic under three subheadings:
1. The Plain Truth About Walking in Dominion
2. The Principles of Walking in Dominion
3. The Places of Walking in Dominion
1. The Plain Truth About Walking in Dominion
- Spiritual dominion begins in you. You will never be able to exercise power or authority over anything until you have first conquered self.
- Flesh is our greatest enemy. The church today appears to be on fire with spiritual warfare. Going against demonic activities, battling demons and rebuking the forces of evil, but until you conquer your flesh you are no match for the enemy.
- The bible clearly states: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service and be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
- The word of God has not changed! Except we first take dominion over ourselves, over habits and desires and unbridled lusts and passions that are in us we can never expect to have dominion over anything else.
- We must crucify, dominate and control flesh and make it bow to the dictates of God.
- You have to choose to be different. People who take dominion are leaders not followers
They learn through their test and trial. They learn through their experiences and they believe God to the fulfilling of his promises.
- How many times in your life has the enemy tried to destroy you. He set you up for failure
He caused accidents, injuries and sickness, but God kept you alive, He kept your able in sound mind and strength, ready for this day, this hour, this season
- “Be steadfast unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord for as much as you know your labor is not in vain in the Lord”
- You must take dominion. You must take control Stop bowing to things you don’t have to bow to Stop accepting things you don’t have to accept.
- Bring your body under control. Bring your mind under control. Bring your spirit under control.
- Watch what you say. Get your attitude together. Stand for righteousness
Stand for holiness. Uphold God’s word. Rejoice in troubles.
- Worship with commitment, And stand in authority. Whatever that mountain is in front of you, take dominion.
- Don’t let it stand in your way. Don’t let it keep you from your place of power and dominion in God. “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me”
2. The Principles of Walking in Dominion
