Kingdom 101: What is Dominion?
I begin with a quote from an individual I loved and admired; and still do even though he has left planet earth: "To be given dominion means to be established as a sovereign, kingly ruler, master, governor; responsible for reigning over a designated territory, with the inherent authority to represent and embody as a symbol the territory, resources and all that constitutes that kingdom." ~~Dr. Myles Munroe
I believe that definition should be understood, committed to memory, as well as embraced by the spirit of every individual if we are to understand the original purpose and will of God our Creator for our existence. Remember, man was created with a dominion mandate over the earth, giving him responsibility for representing the Kingdom government of God on this earth. 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.” Mankind is heaven's earthly agency for Kingdom rulership influence. Humans are intended to embody the nature of God on earth and serve as His divine representative in the physical world. The ambassador Paul made it very clear: Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? This creation and commissioning of man was the first introduction and establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven on this earth.
This proclamation by our Source and Creator for man to have dominion over the earth was given to the entire human race, both male and female. This is a fundamental precept as it renders all mankind "rulers" or kings in this earth. In fact, at no time in this mandate did the Lord God ever plan or intend for mankind to rule over another man; but to exercise their royal sovereignty as a corporate kingship, responsible to the Lord to govern, rule and manage the earth and its resources. Keep this in its right perspective. This was the Lord God's original intent before man was disobedient.
Please note: Jesus is designated "King of kings" in the culmination of His redemptive work. This concept is echoed in the word of God to the entire nation of Israel through Moses while releasing the Israelites from the oppression of Egypt under the rule of Pharaoh. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”
Genesis 1:26 I Corinthians 3:16 Exodus 19:5-6
~~W.R. Luchie
I believe that definition should be understood, committed to memory, as well as embraced by the spirit of every individual if we are to understand the original purpose and will of God our Creator for our existence. Remember, man was created with a dominion mandate over the earth, giving him responsibility for representing the Kingdom government of God on this earth. 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.” Mankind is heaven's earthly agency for Kingdom rulership influence. Humans are intended to embody the nature of God on earth and serve as His divine representative in the physical world. The ambassador Paul made it very clear: Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? This creation and commissioning of man was the first introduction and establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven on this earth.
This proclamation by our Source and Creator for man to have dominion over the earth was given to the entire human race, both male and female. This is a fundamental precept as it renders all mankind "rulers" or kings in this earth. In fact, at no time in this mandate did the Lord God ever plan or intend for mankind to rule over another man; but to exercise their royal sovereignty as a corporate kingship, responsible to the Lord to govern, rule and manage the earth and its resources. Keep this in its right perspective. This was the Lord God's original intent before man was disobedient.
Please note: Jesus is designated "King of kings" in the culmination of His redemptive work. This concept is echoed in the word of God to the entire nation of Israel through Moses while releasing the Israelites from the oppression of Egypt under the rule of Pharaoh. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”
Genesis 1:26 I Corinthians 3:16 Exodus 19:5-6
~~W.R. Luchie
