Brief Summary
This video explores the spiritual ranking system, focusing on elders, dominions, and principalities. It highlights the importance of faithfulness, intimacy with God, and understanding spiritual structures to overcome the forces of darkness. The video also touches on how principalities manipulate territories through corruption and the need for a deeper level of power to bring about societal change and emancipation.
- Elders are custodians of God's secrets, possessing deep intimacy with Him.
- Dominions are ambassadors of God, representing His interests in specific territories.
- Principalities are warriors sent to reclaim territories, often working through corruption.
Qualities of an Elder
The speaker begins by defining what makes a man an elder, emphasising that it's not just about faith but also about faithfulness. Examples from the Bible, such as Abel, Abraham, and Noah, are used to illustrate how their faithfulness and obedience to God allowed them to become elders. God entrusts secrets to those who fear Him, not just those who study. Elders are custodians of God's secrets and have a level of intimacy with God that qualifies them for spiritual authority. They worship God day and night and co-rule with Him.
Dominions: God's Ambassadors
The discussion moves to dominions, described as princes with a territory to watch over on God's behalf. Dominions are God's ambassadors, representing His interests in another territory, aiming to make it like heaven. Man was created as a dominion, as stated in Genesis 1:28, giving him authority over the Earth. The speaker uses the analogy of an ambassador from Zambia to America to explain how a dominion maintains the territorial integrity of their assigned area.
Principalities: Reclaiming Territories
Principalities are defined as those who "come first" to win back territories for God. They are warriors sent to reclaim territories before God's government is established. The speaker uses the analogy of a general sent to reclaim a local government to illustrate the role of a principality. Principalities work with power but lack governmental intelligence, requiring a governor (a dominion) to take over once the territory is won.
Spiritual Warfare and Dark Principalities
The speaker explains that these spiritual structures also exist in darkness. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10, he emphasises the need to be strong in the Lord to withstand the wiles of the devil. He differentiates between demons, which seek to possess individuals, and principalities, which fight to possess territories. Principalities infiltrate territories and corrupt those in authority, such as prophets and politicians, to establish their control.
Corruption and Spiritual Laws
The speaker describes how principalities use corruption to create poverty and manipulate societies. They target prophets, politicians, and other influential figures, exploiting their weaknesses to further their agenda. This leads to the creation of spiritual atmospheres that allow rulers of darkness to establish laws and cultures of corruption. These laws perpetuate cycles of sin and destruction across generations.
The Need for National Emancipation
The speaker laments the lack of power in the body of Christ to bring about national emancipation. He references the recent election in his country where a righteous man rose but was thwarted by systemic corruption. He contrasts this with the power of Moses, who, with just a staff, brought down the mighty civilisation of Egypt and freed his people from centuries of captivity. The speaker calls for a deeper level of power to reset civilisations and bring about lasting change.
The Power of God in the Old Testament
The speaker emphasises the immense power wielded by figures in the Old Testament, such as Moses and Joshua. Moses was considered a god to Pharaoh, and Joshua commanded the sun and moon to stand still. The speaker expresses a desire for this kind of power to be restored to the current generation, warning that without it, the devil will continue to have his way.
