Why did the King give mankind dominion?

Historically the word dominion has a culturally negative connotation. Some may associate dominion with oppression, bad leadership or forceful, extreme competition, total control over a territory or abuse. We can see this type of thing everywhere. It’s in schools, government, relationships, households, the work place, religious oppression or mental oppression. One thing I know for sure, no one likes to be dominated by anything or anyone.

Matthew stated: But The King called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant”

God, the ruler of Heaven, has given a concept of “dominion”. I think of it as “true dominion” or “Kingdom of Heaven Dominion”. A dominion that God put inside of us. God declared his first intention for mankind in this secret word “dominion”. I realized in order for me to truly understand himself and the God’s purpose I need to explore this word.

In order to get people on the same page. You have to define things in the right context and with the correct definition. This is a definition, in the context of God’s Kingdom.

In the book Rediscovering the Kingdom by Dr. Myles Munroe:

He gives a a clear definition:

To be given dominion means to be established as a sovereign, kingly ruler, master governor, responsible for reigning over a territory, with the inherent authority to represent and embody as a symbol, the territory, resources, and all that constitutes that kingdom.

I think I need to ponder on that for a week to get understanding but I realize this is the essence of our existence.

I was created with a dominion mandate from The King, which comes with a responsibility of representing the Kingdom Government of God. This will penetrate my lifestyle and everything I do on the earth. I become a reflection of the one who made me.

I’ll unlock more of this Kingdom Dominion in the next blog. Enjoy!

~Secret Life Lessons