02-13-08 Let them rule ... -- Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule ... "
-- Genesis 1:26
God intended for us to rule, to "have dominion." This point is lost on many people -- and I didn't understand it for many years.
I always defined my relationship with God by my obedience. Was I a good boy or a bad boy? Deep inside I figured God wanted someone to boss around -- and that someone was me, if I was good.
Should we be obedient? Of course.
Is God in charge? Without a doubt.
But limiting our Christian experience to "trust and obey" bleeds a lot of life out of what is supposed to be a rich relationship with God. God's plan for us is much broader, deeper and richer than just obeying orders. God wants us to experience, to desire, to enjoy, to love, to feel loved (the list goes on ...) and to rule.
God wants us in charge of a few things. He has given us authority -- and when we lost it in the garden, Jesus paid dearly to win it back on the cross. We are seated with Christ in heavenly places partly because He wants us there, and partly because we are intended for leadership.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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