DOMINATE

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Thursday 27th February 2025

DOMINATE

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1

Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26

The word ‘dominion’ carries the idea of contending with something wild to bring it under your control. God created us, therefore, with the power to bring everything that opposes us under control.

He did not create us to have dominion over one another but over every force of nature that seeks to bring us down.

An important aspect of living a fruitful life is our ability to have dominion. God gave us both the authority and the ability to overcome. We can exercise this authority in both the natural and spiritual realms. Those who are outside of Christ can have dominion in the material or natural world. However, when we make Christ our Saviour and Lord, the Holy Spirit activates the ability to have spiritual power within us.

To have dominion, we must learn to look within us for strength. We have to transcend what is seen by focusing on what is unseen, from the tangible to the intangible. Limiting ourselves only to our natural, physical and material abilities only imprisons us in a sphere of impossibility. Digging deep into what God has placed within us elevates us into the realm of possibility.

Life has a way of throwing outrageous obstacles our way. Some are born with profound physical challenges. Others are raised by abusive parents and under deplorable conditions. When you look at such people, you might be tempted to think that the only option is to fail. However, we have seen uncountable numbers of such people who discovered an inner strength to rule over their circumstances. That is how the gift of dominion that God planted in each of us works.

Each of us has within us the ability to overrule the adversities of our lives. God created us to thrive in life and overcome difficulties. No matter where we find ourselves, we can and should be fruitful. Next time you watch the Paralympics or any competition involving people who are striving against great odds, pause and thank God for the spirit of dominion He has invested in each of us.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, you have given me dominion in life. Help me to walk in victory over every situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.