“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (KJV)
Good morning God’s people, what a time we are having. Let’s get set to be blessed today.
The believer must understand that the greatest determinants of a man’s dominion is the condition of his mind. Before dominion can become evident in a man’s actions, it must first be established in his thinking.
A believer can be physically free but mentally imprisoned. He can have opportunities around him but lack the mindset to recognise them. He can possess great potential but continually think in ways that limit his progress and this is the problem of so many believers today in the body of christ and this is why the Bible places so much emphasis on the renewal of the mind.
When God created man, He gave him dominion. However, the exercise of that dominion requires a mind that understands God’s Word, embraces his promises, and refuses to be controlled by the limitations of this world. Do you understand now?
Many people are not necessarily suffering because they lack opportunities. No sir. some are suffering because their minds have been conditioned to accept defeat, limitation, fear, and failure as normal.
You cannot consistently live beyond the limitations of a mind that has refused to change. Never!!
If a believer must walk in dominion, his thinking must be transformed by the Word of God.
- YOUR MINDSET DETERMINES HOW YOU RESPOND TO LIFE
Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…”
The way a believer thinks has a significant influence on how he approaches life.
Two people can encounter the same situation and respond differently because they have different mindsets.
Consider the twelve spies Moses sent to examine the land of Canaan. They all saw the same giants, the same fortified cities, and the same opportunities. Yet ten of them saw themselves as grasshoppers, while Joshua and Caleb believed they could possess the land.
The difference was not in the land they saw but in the way they interpreted what they saw.
A defeated mindset will always find reasons why something cannot work, while a mind governed by God’s Word will recognise that challenges do not cancel God’s promises.
You must be careful about the thoughts you entertain because your thinking influences your decisions, your actions, and ultimately the direction of your life.
- YOU CANNOT EXERCISE DOMINION WITH A SLAVE MENTALITY
Numbers 13:33 (KJV)
“And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.”
Child of God, One of the greatest tragedies in the account of the twelve spies was that the Israelites had left Egypt physically, but the mentality of slavery was still influencing their thinking.
They had witnessed God’s power, experienced supernatural deliverance, and crossed the red sea, yet the sight of giants made them question their ability to possess the land.
This reveals that coming out of a difficult situation does not automatically mean that the mentality developed in that situation has left you. Do you get me?
There are people who have received new opportunities but still think like people who have no opportunities. Some have been delivered from certain limitations but continue to think as though they are still bound.
You cannot continually see yourself as a victim and expect to function confidently in the authority God has given you.
God does not only want to change your circumstances; He also wants to transform your thinking.
- THE WORD OF GOD IS THE INSTRUMENT FOR RENEWING YOUR MIND
Joshua 1:8 (KJV)
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night…”
The mind cannot be renewed by positive thinking alone, it must be transformed by the truth of God’s Word.
The Word of God corrects wrong beliefs, destroys unhealthy patterns of thinking, and establishes minds in the truth of God’s promises. This is why when you continually expose your mind to the Word, you begin to see life from God’s perspective rather than through the limitations of your experiences.
For example, when the world tells you that you are helpless, God’s Word reminds you that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
When fear tells you that you cannot move forward, God’s Word reminds you that He has given you the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. This is the power of a renewed mind and this is how a believer engages dominion
This is why meditation on God’s Word must become a daily practice. You cannot feed your mind with defeat every day and expect it to produce a life of dominion.
- A RENEWED MIND REFUSES TO BE LIMITED BY PAST EXPERIENCES
Philippians 3:13–14 (KJV)
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.”
One of the greatest enemies of progress is the inability to move beyond yesterday. I can boldly tell you that some people are still prisoners of past failures, disappointments, mistakes, rejection, and painful experiences.
They have allowed what happened yesterday to determine what they believe is possible tomorrow. But Paul teaches us an important principle: we must learn to leave the past behind and press towards what is ahead.
A renewed mind understands that a past failure does not automatically determine a future outcome. The fact that something did not work yesterday does not mean it cannot work today. The fact that you experienced disappointment does not mean you must live expecting disappointment.
God can give you a new beginning, but you must also be willing to embrace a new way of thinking.
- YOUR MIND MUST AGREE WITH WHAT GOD HAS SAID ABOUT YOU
Ephesians 4:23–24 (KJV)
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
A major part of walking in dominion is learning to see yourself according to God’s Word. Do you get me?
If God says you are more than a conqueror, you must stop approaching every challenge with the mentality of a defeated person.
If God says you are His child, you must stop living as though you have been abandoned.
If God has called you to fulfil a purpose, you must stop allowing the opinions of people to determine your sense of worth.
This does not mean ignoring reality or pretending that challenges do not exist. It means refusing to let temporary circumstances define your identity. Your mind must always come into agreement with God’s truth.
Child of God until your thinking changes, you may continue to approach new opportunities with the limitations of your old mentality.
WAKE UP CHILD OF GOD!
Happy Friday THE BELIEVER!
GOOD MORNING ONCE AGAIN.
