[Discoveries] 02-13-08 Let them rule ... -- Genesis 1:26

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*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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