In what ways can we acknowledge God's "dominion" in our personal decisions? Setting Our Hearts on Jude 1:25 “to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.” God’s dominion is unlimited rule—past, present, future. Personal decisions become acts of worship when they recognize that overarching reign. What God’s Dominion Means for Everyday Choices • He owns everything (Psalm 24:1). • He rules everything (Psalm 103:19). • He alone decides what truly prospers (Proverbs 3:5-6). Therefore, every choice—budget, career, dating, leisure—takes place on His turf, under His oversight, for His purposes. Practical Ways to Bow to His Dominion • Begin with surrendered prayer: “Your will be done” (Matthew 6:10). • Measure ideas against Scripture, not trends (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Speak the “if the Lord wills” mindset aloud (James 4:13-15). • Choose obedience over convenience; even small integrity moments confess His rule. • Schedule around worship, rest, and service first—letting calendars declare whose kingdom matters. • Write giving into budgets before spending; money management then testifies that He owns the ledger. • Invite wise believers to weigh in; accepting counsel shows trust in God-given authority (Proverbs 15:22). • Treat bodies as His property—purity, health, Sabbath—honoring the Owner (Romans 12:1). Living Examples from Scripture • Joseph refuses adultery: “How could I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). Decision framed by God’s dominion over morality. • Daniel opens windows toward Jerusalem despite threats (Daniel 6:10). Prayer schedule bows to a higher throne. • Paul’s missionary routes change when the Spirit forbids entry (Acts 16:6-10). Plans adapt to the King’s strategic map. Checking Our Motives Before deciding, ask: – Will this magnify “glory, majesty, dominion, and authority” that already belong to Him? – Would I take the same step if no one but God saw it? (Colossians 3:23-24). Pure motives broadcast His reign louder than any public statement. Trusting Outcomes to the King Acknowledging dominion means resting when results look uncertain. “Whatever the LORD pleases, He does” (Psalm 135:6). Peace replaces anxiety because outcomes ride on His shoulders, not ours. Carrying His Dominion into Daily Routines • Meals: give thanks, remembering food comes from His hand (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Commutes: use drive time to praise, turning traffic into a mobile throne room. • Work emails: craft words that mirror His justice and kindness. • Evening entertainment: choose content that would not embarrass heaven’s courtroom. Closing Reflection Every “yes,” every “no,” every “wait” can echo Jude 1:25. When decisions consistently showcase His glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, ordinary life becomes a lived doxology—silently shouting, “The King rules here.” |
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