What It Means to Rule with Christ
Have you ever wondered why you’re here? What’s the purpose of your life, and how does it all fit into the bigger picture? The truth is, you can’t fully understand who you are or why you exist until you come to know the One who made you—your Creator. And beyond that, you can’t grasp your purpose until you understand creation itself. The Bible tells us that we were created to have dominion over the earth. Psalm 8:6 says, “You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” This verse isn’t just a poetic statement; it’s a declaration of what God intended humanity to be from the very beginning.
God’s original plan was for us to live in harmony with His creation, exercising authority and stewardship over the earth. Think back to the Garden of Eden—Adam and Eve were placed there not just to enjoy its beauty but to rule over it, to tend it, and to care for it as representatives of God’s sovereignty. But something went wrong. The only thing God withheld from them was meant to remind them of their place—that they were not God. But in their desire for more, they reached for what was forbidden, and in doing so, they lost the authority and control that God had given them. This is what we call the Fall. Humanity’s relationship with creation was broken, and our intended dominion was stripped away.
Now, let’s consider our fallen condition. Look around at the world today—our relationship with creation is a clear sign that something is off. We were meant to rule and care for the earth, but instead, we’ve often brought harm to it. We build factories to provide for our needs, but those same factories pollute our streams and lakes. We create cars to make life easier, but they fill the air with harmful gases that burn our eyes and clog our lungs. In our attempts to make things right, we often end up doing more wrong. This is the reality of living in a fallen world—a world where we’ve lost our sovereignty and where even our best efforts are tainted by sin.
You might ask, “Why is the world in such a mess?” The answer goes back to that original act of rebellion against God. When Adam sinned, it set off a chain reaction that we’re still feeling today. That’s why life is hard, why there are bumps in the road, and why things don’t always go as planned. The Bible even says that all of creation is groaning, waiting for the day when everything will be made right again (Romans 8:22). And that’s where Jesus comes in.
In our fallen state, something needed to change, and Jesus is the answer. Hebrews 2:9 tells us, “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.” Jesus, often referred to as the “second Adam,” stepped into our broken world and did what the first Adam failed to do. He took back the control that was lost, not by seizing power but by laying down His life. For those who put their trust in Him, Jesus has recovered everything that was lost in the Garden of Eden. He has redeemed us and given us a new purpose, a new identity, and a new way to live.
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus started something new—a whole new humanity.
This isn’t just about going to heaven when you die; it’s about living with purpose and meaning right here and now. Jesus has a plan for your life, and it’s a plan that makes sense of the chaos and puts everything into perspective. When you understand that Christ has redeemed you, it changes the way you see yourself and the world around you.
You’re not just another person trying to get by; you’re part of a new creation, called to live out the purpose God originally intended for humanity.
So, what does this mean for you? It means that in Christ, you can rediscover the purpose and authority that were lost in the Fall. It means living with the confidence that you are part of God’s plan to restore and renew His creation.
The challenge is to step into that purpose daily, trusting that Christ has already paved the way for you to walk in the fullness of life He offers.
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