THE SECRET OF WALKING IN SPIRITUAL DOMINION

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n the beginning man was originally the master of the universe under the lordship and kingship of Almighty God. God gave man a dominion mandate over the earth and the fullness thereof. Man was made to have dominion over all things in the universe.  It is written: “And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” (Genesis 1:26)

Dominion is a birthright of every man. As a man, you’re born to walk in absolute dominion in the earth. But we have to understand that dominion begets dominion. To walk in dominion man must submit to him who gave him dominion. We know through the scriptures that the first man lost his dominion over the world to Satan and this is why Satan is called the god of this world or the prince of the world.

Man refused to submit to divine authority via disobedience to divine instruction. As a result, he lost his spiritual dominion over his world to the devil but still retain physical dominion. But thanks be to God that through our Lord Jesus Christ, man’s dominion was restored back to all men who recognize Him as their Lord and saviour.  It is written: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,” (Hebrews 2:14).

In person of Adam, humanity lost spiritual dominion over the world to Satan but in person of Jesus Christ, spiritual dominion was restored back to men who submit and accept Christ as their head.  

Consequently, to walk in spiritual dominion every man must come under the headship of Jesus Christ and submit to His lordship. Authority begets authority. Dominion begets dominion. Therefore you must have a spiritual head to walk in dominion and authority. You must answer the question of who is my head for every authority or dominion always has a source or root. Your head is your spiritual covering for you function in the authority of your head. Your head determines your height in life for every man stands upon the shoulder of his head to see and go farther in destiny. Your head is your source. Your head is your judge. That is why submission to your head is second requirement to walk in absolute authority and dominion. It is written: “You are complete in Him who is the head of all principality and power” (Colossians 2:10) Also it is written: “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18)

Jesus Christ is head of all principality and power. He has territorial authority over the heaven and the earth. Why? He was given by almighty God. Territorial authority of Jesus over the heaven and earth was given Him by the Father because he submitted to divine authority. It is written: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow , in heaven, and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil.2:5-11)

Jesus submitted Himself to the authority of God and He was given divine authority over everything God created in heaven and on earth. You must identify your head and submit for it takes submission to authority to walk in authority. If you can’t submit to authority you can never walk in authority or exercise authority.

Walking in spiritual authority demands a total submission to a higher authority-divine authority. Your absolute submission to divine authority is a condition on which to exercise authority which results in dominion. Partial submission produces partial authority and dominion. Because you argue with God- divine authority, demons and life situations will argue with your authority. Mountains or challenges bow to men who have submitted totally to divine authority.

Being ready to punish all disobedience when your own obedience is complete (2 Cor. 10:6). You say the name of Jesus is not working for you, what is your relationship with him. God only honour those who honour Him. It is time to walk in absolute obedience to His authority to walk in absolute authority and dominion in the spirit realm.