In his message “Dominion Over Time: Enforcing Victory and Dominion” at a 2024 gathering in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Apostle Joshua Selman delivered a powerful teaching focused on the spiritual principle of dominion over time, drawing from Genesis 27:20. This scripture recounts Isaac’s blessing over Jacob, emphasizing how timing, obedience, and positioning play crucial roles in God’s purposes. Apostle Selman illustrated how believers can exercise authority over time and circumstances by aligning with God’s will, enforcing victory, and fulfilling their divine destinies.
Key Themes of the Message:
- Understanding Dominion Over Time:
Apostle Selman began by explaining the concept of dominion over time, referencing Genesis 1:26—where God grants humanity dominion over creation. He taught that time is a divine gift and should be stewarded wisely to accomplish God’s purposes. Citing Ecclesiastes 3:1, he reminded the congregation that God has set times and seasons for everything, urging believers to recognize that understanding and aligning with God’s timing is essential for experiencing lasting victory. - The Role of Obedience and Sacrifice:
Drawing from the story of Jacob in Genesis 27, Apostle Selman highlighted that obedience to divine instructions is a gateway to receiving God’s blessings and promises. He emphasized that, like Jacob, believers must act in faith and obedience, even when the path is unclear. This obedience aligns believers with divine favor and opens doors that might otherwise remain closed. - Redeeming Time through Spiritual Disciplines:
Apostle Selman shared that believers can “redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:16) through prayer, fasting, and meditating on God’s Word. He encouraged everyone to prioritize their relationship with God, explaining that spiritual disciplines transform the believer’s mind, making them more attuned to God’s will and allowing them to make the most of every opportunity. - Enforcing Victory in Every Sphere:
Victory, according to Apostle Selman, is not just a one-time event but a lifestyle that believers are called to uphold. He quoted 1 John 5:4—“For everyone born of God overcomes the world”—and challenged believers to enforce their victory in every area of life, from personal growth and family to business and ministry. This involves standing in authority, speaking faith-filled words, and consistently walking in the knowledge of Christ’s finished work on the cross. - Prophetic Declarations and Activation:
Apostle Selman concluded by making prophetic declarations over the congregation, emphasizing that God’s grace would empower them to overcome limitations, redeem lost time, and experience divine acceleration. He encouraged attendees to receive these words in faith and to go forth, declaring victory and dominion over every aspect of their lives.
The message was a call to rise above limitations, exercise dominion in Christ, and live with a renewed awareness of the power and responsibility believers have over their lives and time. This teaching empowered attendees to walk confidently, knowing that through Christ, they have both the authority and responsibility to enforce victory and fulfill their purpose.
