Let’s again look at the scripture
Gen. 1:26-28
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 fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
After God created us in his image and in his likeness, he was not done. He created us with a purpose and a function. We weren’t created to shadow him and just sit on the sidelines and watch the world pass us by. See, as a shadow of God…made in his image, it is impossible for us to be what were created to be and do nothing.
God is a living, breathing, active God. So when he created us, he gave us the ability to operate in a similar fashion to Him. According to our text, he intended for us to have dominion over the earth and the creatures on and under it.
The word that is used for “dominion” is the Hebrew word “radah” which means to rule, dominate, subdue. In other words, God’s original intent for mankind was that we would be made in His image…to be his shadow. Where he goes, we go. How he talks, we talk. How he rules…yep…we rule in the same way.
But our “rulership” is subject to Him. He is the ultimate authority and he alone can give authority. So, when He created mankind…it was with the intent that man would rule/have dominion over earth…on God’s behalf.
As you move through your day, ask yourself…”Are you operating how God intended? Do you exercise dominion over your situations or do they have power over you?”
Life in the Kingdom of God was never about ease or comfort aka smooth sailing. Instead, we need to recognize that we serve an all-powerful, all-knowing, ever present God. You were made in His image and likeness.
Be Blessed
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