Who are we that God was so mindful of us that He made us a little lower than the angels (Psalms 8:4-5)? It has always been fascinating to me that God thought so highly of us. We can say that we were on the mind of God before He created the heavens and the earth. The earth was created especially for us by Him. We were even given a will, freedom of choice. In giving us a choice, what a choice we had. To choose between eternal life (Tree of Life) and death (Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil) should have been simple. Choose life!!! It seems to me Adam and Eve thought it was too much like right to choose right. We were also given the privilege to name the creatures that were created by God giving us dominion over them and the earth; for what we named we could claim ownership. Truthfully, the earth is the Lord and the fullness thereof and those that dwell therein (Psalms 24:1). But it pleased Him to give us rights and privilege to rule as an extension of Himself in the earth realm. What an honor! Nevertheless, being devoid of the value and benefits of our inheritance with a lack of understanding during miscommunication, we relinquished that right to the enemy of our soul, Satan for a short period of time. Praise God for His infinite plan. He knew us, our weakness and devised a plan for redemption through woman.
There has been much written and much more that can be written about our role on earth. There is much taking place all around us because of sin, our unawareness and utilization of the resurrection power that has been transferred to us through Jesus. The plants and animals we were given to subdue have become the masters. Herbs of the field have become spiritual and social vices. They are being smoked and inhaled bringing addictive behavior and sluggishness of mind. We have become the hunted and not the hunters as animals induce fear and intimidation. Furthermore, the ingestion of the flesh of these animals has brought sickness and disease and in some cases ultimately death.
As I pondered the state of man and our environment, I could see God’s clear and awesome plan for us. We were created for Him by Him to worship Him freely. The Garden of Eden was what we call Utopia; a place of complete balance, harmony and peace. Of note, all is not lost. Jesus came that this balance would be restored and fully manifested in the earth. Everything that was lost has been reestablished by the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We must take our rightful place as joint-heirs and walk in the dominion we were given at the beginning. We can do it by faith. We can walk it out each day. We can take back our families, marriages, cities and nations one step at a time. We can be proactive rather than retroactive.
How can you walk in dominion? Speak peace, deliverance and victory over and in your home. Speak the promises of God over your family, city and nation. Pray without ceasing and in your prayer call out the names of your governmental officials. They need guidance in their leadership just as you do. Fast with prayer if needed as some kind come out only by prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29). Seek God’s face for every solution. He is always willing to answer, lead and guide you into all truth. After receiving direction, swiftly obey. Take time to communicate and work on your relationships. Teach others what you have learned by experience. It may keep them from great anguish and pain not to mention hell fire. Be the example of integrity, character, love, joy and peace that God made you. Care for others more than you care for yourself. Implement the programs, projects and missions that you were given consistently. It makes for a more productive and balanced environment.
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