REIGNING BY WISDOM
A search throughout the scriptures confirms that there is an eternal plan by the Almighty God for man to reign as king on the earth. God confirmed this in the creation of man – He created man in His Own Image (Genesis 1:26-28). Unfortunately, man fell into sin, and the devil corrupted man’s destiny. But the good news is that God did not change His mind regarding His good intention for man.
Beloved, you may have become discouraged about your own life and destiny, but God has not changed His mind about you. 1 Peter 2:9 confirms this. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
Now, it is important to know the three dimensions of rulership that God positioned man in.
1. We are kings over spiritual and supernatural forces (Luke 10:19). We were created to dominate, control and subdue principalities, powers, witches and wizards, demons and devils. You were not created in the Image of God to be molested or humiliated by the devil.
2. We are kings in the release of potential and fulfillment of assignment. Your place of existence is the top of the ladder (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). If your calling is to pastor, you are to be on top in the spiritual realm. If your career is in medicine or law, you are expected to excel as a distinguished doctor or lawyer.
3. We are created to be kings in the control of resources (Psalm 24:1). Haggi 2:8 says, The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.And God gives these resources to His people to control (1 Timothy 6:17). Beloved, you are to send money on assignments. The Bible says, "money answereth…" (Ecclesiastes 10:19) so, money has ears to hear.
Now, what is the key to existence in rulership? Proverbs 8:14-16 give us the answer: 14) Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15) By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16) By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
So, wisdom can put you in charge of the affairs of life. Supernatural insight and revelation from above can make you a trail blazer in your career. Wisdom can also make you command money like Solomon.
Now, let us look at one of the ways through which you can deploy wisdom to reign. It is by maintaining the correct mindset or awareness of who you are. Wisdom is a product of the mind. It is a function of mindset. Mentality is what determines destiny. Kings rule by awareness. They rule by mentality. The lion does not rule by size, it rules by sense, and sense is better than size (Proverb 30:30). Inferiority mentality is one of the most dangerous mentalities.
Beloved, if you want to reign in life, walk in Divine wisdom and maintain the correct mindset.
1. Refuse to feel inferior to anybody.
2. Make demands on the wisdom of God before taking destiny decisions.
3. Search the scripture and find out what God says about you, believe it and live it out.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for creating me to reign. I am in charge. I am in control by the instrumentality of Your wisdom, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.