...About Power and Dominion

DOMINION NOW DOES NOT EXIST

The things God allows the saints to possess now are for the furtherance of the Kingdom in the earth. God will not feed our vanity. We have only been given power and authority to perform the Word of God. If we have complete dominion in this world, then we would be able to suppress all the forces of evil and we would not allow any persecution or hindrance to our cause.

The error in these teachings began with man’s interpretation of scriptures such as the following:

St. Luke 10:19

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

The key words here are “power over all the power of the enemy.” From this men have more than suggested that having power over all the power of the enemy means the ability to rule over and take back all that Satan has done. They think of it as a restoration. But need I remind you of the conversation Jesus had with His disciples just before His departure to heaven?

Acts 1:6-8

6 When they therefore came together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

As confirmation consider the following passages:

Revelation 1:3-6

3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:10

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 20:6

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

It is not the time for the Sons of God to reign or have dominion on the earth. They are to rule and reign with Christ when He comes back to set up His Kingdom. How indeed is it possible for us to reign without the Kingdom and the King being installed? No saints, we must wait for that day when the Master returns and restores all things.

Consider these truths:

The old patriarchs were not concerned about materialistic gain but were waiting on the promise of the Spirit. They were excited about being released from the burden and the weight of sin. They were excited about the possibility of receiving eternal life. They longed to walk in the righteousness of God, not the glory of this world.

Finally, my friends, Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” If we live in the Kingdom then our authority is in the Kingdom of God. That authority can only be exercised in this world according to the purpose and glory of God. God will not feed our vanity.

St. Mark 16:15-18

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Let us endeavor to walk in this perfect way.