
September 28, 2024
- Read Luke 5:1-11
In the upcoming days, we will examine the three indicators necessary to walk in dominion. In Luke 5:1-11, we find the story of Peter fishing all night without catching anything, only for Jesus to intervene and bring about a miraculous catch. This story highlights several indicators that suggest when dominion is required in our lives.
Expending Huge Efforts with No Results:
When we put in a lot of effort but see no results, it is a clear sign that dominion is needed. In Luke 5:5, Peter says, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing." Peter and his companions were diligent fishermen. Yet, despite their efforts, they caught nothing. Similarly, when we work hard but see no fruit, it signals the need to exercise dominion over the situation and invite Jesus into it.
When Your Skills and Experience Fail:
Peter was a skilled fisherman with years of experience, yet his skills failed him that night. Likewise, there are times when our training, skills, and experiences that once worked no longer yield results. This can occur when moving to a new environment or facing new challenges. Mark 5:26 tells of a woman who had suffered for twelve years and spent all she had on doctors, yet her situation only grew worse. This situation signals the need for divine intervention and dominion.
When we put in a lot of effort but see no results, it is a clear sign that dominion is needed.
A Pattern of Failure in Your Environment and Associations:
In Luke 5:5, Peter mentions "we" toiled all night, indicating he was not alone in his failure. In verse 10, we see that James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were his partners. When you notice a pattern of failure or stagnation in your environment or among your associations, it signals that dominion is required. The struggles of your friends and close associates may reflect a need for a collective breakthrough.
Inability to Lift Your Head:
The Bible speaks of lifting one's head as a sign of confidence and success. When you find it difficult to hold your head high due to discouragement, shame, or repeated setbacks, it is time to seek God's dominion. Zechariah 1:21 describes a situation where no one could lift their head because of the horns that scattered them, indicating systemic issues that required God's intervention.
By recognizing the signs that dominion is needed and taking steps to invite God's power into our lives, we can break free from these cycles of failure and walk confidently with our heads held high.
Song of Worship
I have given you authority
To trample on snakes and scorpions
And to overcome
All the power of the enemy
Song I have given you Authority by Don Moen
Prayer - Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that there are areas in my life where I have toiled without seeing results. I invite You, Lord Jesus, into every situation that seems unproductive. Grant me the grace to exercise dominion and see breakthroughs in my efforts. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.