Pastor David Ogbueli

Pastor David Ogbueli This is the OFFICIAL Page of Pastor David Ogbueli. President, Dominion City Global He is a widely sought-after teacher, speaker, and social reformer.

BIOGRAPHY OF DR DAVID OGBUELI
Dr. David Ogbueli is the President of the Golden Heart Foundation in Nigeria, which is committed to developing and empowering Nigerian and African Youths through its numerous development and capacity-building programs. The annual “National Youth Summit” empowers over 50,000 youths with training, mentorship, and economic empowerment opportunities. He is a technocrat, t

eacher, and government consultant with a vision to transform the youth of Africa. He is a firm believer in national transformation and has crisscrossed the length and breadth of Nigeria and Africa providing enlightenment and empowerment to the African youths. He also sits on the board of the Institute of National Transformation (INT) headquartered in Nigeria, an organization that has gathered continental acclaim for training national leaders and thought leaders across the continent of Africa. Dr. David Ogbueli is also the Senior Pastor of Dominion City International with branches in the major cities of Nigeria, and many African countries. He is a firm believer in the Nigerian Project and the African renaissance. He has championed the establishment of the Center for National Development and the National Youth Academy. These are centers dedicated to the project of mindset change, personal development, career development, economic empowerment, and social transformation. He is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he also obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate degree and is an alumnus of the National Institute of Public Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), he is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a true family man married to Pastor Sarah Ogbueli and they have four children.

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DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026

UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF FAMILIARITY

BIBLE READING: NUMBERS 12:1-13; MARK 6:1-6; 2 SAMUEL 6:1-23; ACTS 5:1-11; 1 SAMUEL 24:1-7

“But Peter said, "Ananias, why has satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God." Acts 5:3-4(NKJV)

There is a quiet yet deadly shift that happens when something Holy becomes common in our eyes. At first, we love it. Then we get used to it. Then we begin to lose our respect for it. This can happen with God’s Word, God’s House, God’s Spirit and even God’s servants. The Holy Bible warns us again and again: Do not let familiarity steal your Reverence. One of the clearest examples is recorded in Acts chapter 5. Ananias and his wife Sapphira saw Peter as just another man. They thought they could lie to him and get away with it. But Peter was not speaking from himself. He was carrying God’s Authority. When Ananias lied, he really lied to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3). Their sin was not just lying but rather was treating something Sacred as if it were ordinary. The result was sudden and Severe Judgment. This story forces us to ask ourselves: Have I begun to take God’s servants for granted? Have I lost my Awe for the Anointed people God has placed over me? (Selah)

Even the Lord Jesus Himself faced this problem. In Mark chapter 6, He went back to His hometown of Nazareth. The people there had watched Him grow up. They knew His family. Instead of receiving His Wisdom, they sneered, “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son?” Their familiar eyes could not see His Divine Glory. Because of their unbelief and disrespect, Mark 6:5 says Jesus could not do any mighty work there, not because He had lost Power but because their hearts had lost Awe. In Numbers chapter 12, Miriam and Aaron also fell into this trap. They were Moses’ older siblings. They thought, “Has God spoken only through Moses? Hasn’t He also spoken through us?” (vs 2). They allowed familiarity to breed competition instead of submission. God’s response was swift: Miriam was struck with leprosy. The lesson is clear: when you treat Anointed leadership as ordinary, you invite danger into your own life.

How can you know when your comfort has turned into contempt? Watch out for the following signs:

1. You finish your leader’s sentences instead of listening with a fresh heart.
2. You delay or change their instructions, thinking, “They will understand if I adjust it.”
3.You keep a list of their mistakes in your mind instead of covering them in Prayer.
4. You interrupt them or make wrong jokes during serious Spiritual moments.
5. You check your phone or whisper to others when they are speaking.
6. You refer to them in a casual or disrespectful way that lowers their God-given role.
7. You second-guess their direction without first asking God.
8. You feel entitled to their time and attention in ways that go beyond healthy boundaries.
9. You say in your heart, “They are not really that anointed.”
10. You feel irritated instead of humble when they correct you.

The cure for familiarity is deliberate Reverence. You must choose to honour the person because you honour the God Who sent them. King David showed us this in 1 Samuel 24: He had a chance to kill King Saul, who was hunting him down. But David refused to touch God’s Anointed. He said, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master.” David honoured the office even when the man was wrong. That is the heart God loves. Remember: How you treat God’s servant is how you would treat God Himself (Matt. 25:40).

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we come to You with humble hearts. O Lord, please forgive us for every time we have treated Sacred Things and Anointed people as ordinary. Cleanse us from any spirit of contempt or disrespect. Give us fresh eyes to see Your Hand upon those You have placed in Authority over us. Lead us in the Path of Righteousness and help us to walk in Reverence all our days in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen.

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14/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

THE MYSTERY OF FATHERHOOD

BIBLE READING: MATTHEW 23:9; 2 SAMUEL 7:14-15; PROVERBS 23:22,24; JOHN 6:57

“Moreover, we have had Earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of [a] spirits, and live [by learning from His Discipline]? ”Hebrews 12:9 (AMP)

Have you ever looked at a family and wondered why the father’s role feels so heavy and powerful? It is not just about providing money or giving orders: There is a Hidden Secret behind Fatherhood that many people miss. That Secret is what we call a Mystery, something God placed deep in the Order of Life. A Mystery is not a problem; rather it is a Truth God wants us to discover. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for father is “Ab” or “Abba,” which sounds like a child calling “Daddy.” In the New Testament, the Greek word is “Pater.” But Fatherhood is more than just a name. According to Ephesians 3:14-15, a father is a SOURCE, a NOURISHER and a PROTECTOR. It is not a title you earn by age or by having children. It is a Sacred Role that the Lord God Almighty Himself established. The Lord Jesus showed us this when He spoke about His Father in John 14:9-11. A true father cares for his family just the same way God our Father cares for us.

Think about a building. Before you see the beautiful house, there is a foundation buried in the ground. That foundation is the father. God works through fathers to start good things that continue for many generations. He made a Covenant with the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to pass down His Blessings from father to child (Gen. 17:7; Ex. 3:15). God loves continuity. He does not start something only for it to die. Consider a maize seed planted in the soil: The first thing that happens is that the seed becomes a root. That root is the father, hidden but strong. Then a shoot comes up; that shoot is the mother, visible and caring. Later, the shoot produces cobs of maize; those are the children. Without the root, there is no plant. Without the father, the family has no anchor. Fathers ground their families in Love, Wisdom and good traditions. They keep the family heritage alive so that blessings and teachings reach the next generation.

A father’s words are not ordinary sounds. They carry Power to change a child’s life. Imagine a farmer speaking to his land. The land listens and produces fruit. In the same way, a son listens to his father’s words and his future responds. Proverbs 4:1-4 says that when a son treasures his father’s instruction, his whole life improves. Hearing from a godly father is like hearing from God: His words are not just advice; they are life. A well-known example is King Solomon. His father, David, taught him to value Wisdom above gold. Solomon did not ask for riches or long life; he asked for Wisdom because his father had planted that hunger in his heart (Prov. 4:3-5). That decision made Solomon the wisest king who ever lived. A father’s words can lift a son higher than any man-made ladder could ever do.

Do not ever treat your father’s words as small or useless. Proverbs 18:21(NKJV) says: “Death and life are in the Power of the tongue.” A father’s tongue can shape destinies. Even after a father has passed away, his words remain alive. They become like road signs and light posts for the son. Just as your lungs need oxygen to stay alive, your spirit needs your father’s wise words to walk in the right direction. Never throw away what your father speaks over you. It is a treasure that keeps giving.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the Sacred Order of Fatherhood which You created for our good. O Lord, please give us a Deeper Understanding of this Mystery so that we may honour our fathers rightly and receive every Blessing You have hidden in Fatherhood in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen.

12/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

HOW TO OVERCOME THE ORPHAN SPIRIT

BIBLE READING: JOHN 14:18; PSALM 27:10; EPHESIANS 1:5; 2 CORINTHIANS 6:18

'For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bo***ge again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry, “Abba, Father.“ The Spirit Himself beareth Witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God." Romans 8:14-16(KJV)

The Orphan mentality is an unfortunate trait in some Christian believers that makes them perceive the Lord God Almighty God as mean, stingy, angry, unforgiving and quick to punish, instead of seeing Him as a Heavenly Father Who is Loving, Forgiving, Powerful, Giving, Just and Understanding. An orphan mindset has the capacity to stunt any believer’s Spiritual Growth (Matt. 7:7-11). This negative perception of God’s Parental Role can cause believers to consistently fear being rejected, overlooked, punished and judged. These fears cripple their Walk with God and create within them a lack of Confidence in His Love and Protection (2 Chron. 16:9a). The orphan spirit makes it hard for a believer to stand firm in Faith against obstacles and the oppositions of the enemy.

The characteristics of an orphan spirit are quite subtle and include the following:

1. UNBELIEF THAT GOD FORGAVE YOUR FORMER SINS.

2. FEELING STUCK, HOPELESS, DEFEATED AND GIVING UP QUICKLY.

3. CONSTANTLY FEARING THAT GOD WILL PUNISH YOU.

4. COMPETING AND COMPARING YOURSELF WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS.

5. FASTING AND PRAYING FROM A PLACE OF GUILT, FEAR AND STRIVING.

6. FEELING UNWORTHY OF SALVATION.

7. DISTRUST THAT BIBLICAL PROMISES ARE YOUR PORTION.

9.THE INABILITY TO WALK IN SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY.

9.. FEAR OF WALKING IN YOUR PURPOSE AND CALLING.

10. BELIEVING SATANIC LIES THAT UNDERMINE THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

11. RELYING ON YOUR OWN SELF-EFFORT RATHER THAN GOD'S STRENGTH.

12. FORGETTING TO PRAY AND ASK FOR GOD'S HELP.

13. FEARING GOD WILL WITHHOLD GOOD THINGS FROM YOU.

14. ALLOWING OFFENCE AND FEAR TO SEPARATE YOU FROM YOUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY.

15. DOUBTING THE POWER OF GOD TO INTERVENE IN ANY SITUATION.

16. FEAR OF INTIMACY WITH GOD AND OTHERS.

The Holy Bible declares the following in the Fifteenth verse of the Eight Chapter of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans: "For ye have not received the spirit of bo***ge again to fear; BUT YE HAVE RECEIVED THE SPIRIT OF ADOPTION, whereby we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption. He is the One Who connects and seals you to God Eternally. In the natural, every legally adopted child is bound to a family permanently through the relevant paperwork. In the Spiritual Sense, the Holy Spirit represents the Paperwork or Proof that God sealed the Deal when He adopted you (Rom. 8:16-17). If you are suffering from the orphan spirit, take a stand on these Scriptures and bind that spirit, then join a Genuine Church Family and begin to renew your mind with God's Word. Also ensure you find a pastor or Spiritual Leader who will represent the Fatherly Role of God in your life.

PRAYER:

Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word declares in Romans 8:38-39 "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, Which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." We receive Your Love and the Spirit of Adoption and Sonship in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

12/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

THREE TYPES OF FATHERS

BIBLE READING: 2 KINGS 2:12; MATTHEW 6:9; HEBREWS 12:9

"And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's Business?” Luke 2:49 (NKJV)

It is extremely imperative that we as Genuine Christian believers have a Clear Understanding of the Concept of Fatherhood because that is the key factor which determines the very Essence of Life itself. It is rather pathetic and sad to note that there is an emergence of a generation of bastards who regularly threaten to undermine our very own source on a daily basis, thereby subsequently invoking a curse upon the Earth (Mal. 4:5-6). Fathers are the foundation of families and the Holy Bible still asks this timeless rhetorical question: "If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the Righteous do?" (Ps. 11:3).

There are Three Different Types or Classes of Fathers, each of whom has a particular jurisdiction as well as a specific kind of value attached to his paternal role. Let us carefully examine them a bit further for a more comprehensive grasp of this matter:

(1.) OUR HEAVENLY FATHER: This refers exclusively to the Lord God Almighty Himself. There are Two Primary Dimensions to the Fatherhood of God:

(a.) He is the Father of all Creation (Gen. 1:1-31): As revealed through His Name "Elohim," this refers to His Role as the Ultimate Source and Sustainer of all the Works of His Hands.

(b.) He is the Father of all those who have been Redeemed in Christ Jesus (Jn. 20:17): This focuses on His Role as Jehovah, the Father of all Genuine Christian believers.

(2.) OUR BIOLOGICAL FATHERS: This refers to our natural progenitors or those men from whose natural genes we obtain our DNA or individual identity (Eph. 6:2-3): No matter how distinguished you think yourself to be, your natural father is worthy of your Reverence because his own blessings are just as Powerful as the Blessings of our Heavenly Father Himself.

(3.) OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS: This refers exclusively to the men of God who have been called and used by Him to shape and chart the course of our various destines (1 Cor. 4:15-17). Your Spiritual father is the sole custodian and carrier of your Patriarchal Blessing and your Spiritual inheritance. Never forget this wise saying: "TEACHERS may provide KNOWLEDGE, TRAINERS may provide SKILL, COACHES may provide DISCIPLINE, MENTORS may provide a LIFESTYLE but only FATHERS can provide LIFE." The Lord God Almighty Himself grant us Understanding of the importance of Fatherhood by His Spirit.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we glorify You alone as our Source and Sustainer. O Lord, please help us to comprehend and properly honour all of our fathers in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

11/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026

MANY MENTORS, ONE FATHER

BIBLE READING: 2KINGS 2:1-15; MATTHEW 23:1-12; JOHN 13: 1-20; 1 CORINTHIANS 4:15-17

"For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel." 1 Corinthians 4:15(NKJV)

In an attempt to fully understand the Concept of Fatherhood, it becomes important to discern certain Key Principles, one of which is the Principle of Exclusivity (2 Kgs. 2:12). This Principle highlights the fact that even though one may have a multitude of tutors, it is impossible to have more than one father, a fact which cuts across every facet of human existence. There are certain things in this life that a person can never have more than one of them. For instance, in the natural human family, one person can only have a pair of biological parents i.e., one father and one mother. Likewise, a woman can have only one husband per time. Also, as True Christian believers, we only have One Heavenly Father and only One Lord, our Saviour Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:4-6). This was the Issue which the Lord Jesus was addressing during His Scathing Rebuke of the Pharisees and doctors of the Law: "But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. DO NOT CALL ANYONE ON EARTH YOUR FATHER; FOR ONE IS YOUR FATHER, HE WHO IS IN HEAVEN. And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ" (Matt. 23:8-10). We must never have any other God beside or before the Almighty God. We don't have several ways to God but rather we have only One Way: The Lord Jesus Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn. 14:6).

As we carefully examine our Key Scriptural Text as interpreted in the New Living Translation (NLT), we can fully comprehend and appreciate the Principle of Exclusivity: "For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have ONLY ONE SPIRITUAL FATHER. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I preached the Good News to you" (1 Cor. 4:15 NLT). From this, we can observe with clarity that we also have just one Spiritual father. Every Spiritual Family has just one Spiritual father, not two and definitely not more than that. For instance, the Dominion City Family has just only one Spiritual father whose name is Pastor David Ogbueli. Every other pastor who serves in the Spiritual Family is just ministering with Delegated Authority as a Guardian and Tutor (Gal. 4:1-2). When we were born, none of us was given the privilege of choosing the family through which we would come into the world. We don't get to choose our nationality, location of birth and most of all our parents. This same Principle applies Spiritually because all Truths are parallel. Although choice plays a critical part in our becoming Born again in that each individual gets to decide whether or not to accept Jesus as Saviour and Lord when the opportunity is presented, we still don't choose the exact day it happens or the avenue through which/whom God brings us the Good News. Eventually, we don't choose our Spiritual family or Spiritual fathers simply because it's not our choice to make.

During our Christian Journey, we will come across a plethora of teachers, tutors and Spiritual leaders, as we have seen in the aforementioned Scripture. These men and women are sent to play important roles in our lives as God leads them. But how do we distinguish and discern our Spiritual fathers among the numerous Spiritual leaders we would cross paths with? (Ps. 42:7). Many Christian believers make the mistake of choosing their fathers on the basis of sentiments or merely those things that eyes can see, like the size of his Church, wealth, Spiritual Influence and achievements. While these attributes are undoubtedly noble, these believers fail to recognize that it is God Himself Who sets the solitary in families (Psa. 68:6). As Genuine Christian believers, we need to prayerfully ask and seek the Face of God regarding His Purpose and Specific Assignment for our lives, (Jer. 33:3) trusting Him to direct us as our Shepherd. God then starts to connect your heart with that of the man he has raised as your father and also to your Spiritual Family (Ps. 23:1-3).

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we magnify Your Holy Name today. O Lord, please open our eyes that we may clearly discern our Spiritual father in the midst of a multitude of mentors and tutors in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

08/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026

ABBA FATHER: RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY (2)

BIBLE READING: JEREMIAH 31:3; MARK 14:35-41; ROMANS 8:14-17; GALATIANS 4:1-7

"And because you [really] are [His] sons, God has sent the [Holy] Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying “Abba [Father]! Father!” Galatians 4:6 (Amplified Bible)

Following up on our previous devotional from yesterday, we have come to learn that the Lord God Almighty was hardly ever referred to as "Father" by the Jews under the Old Dispensation. Apostle Paul in his Epistles made it clear that the Israelites, even though they had entered a Covenant Relationship with the Lord through the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, related with Him more like slaves or bondservants (Gal. 4:30-31). During His Incarnation and Earthly Ministry, the Lord Jesus related with God not just as His Father but He also went on further to use the childlike intimate term "Abba" which had never been done before as documented in the Ancient Hebrew Rabbinical writings (Matt. 6:9-13).

In the Garden of Gethsemane just after He had eaten the Last Supper with His Disciples, the Lord Jesus submitted His Will to the Will of God the Father: "Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this Cup from Me, YET NOT WHAT I WILL BUT WHAT YOU WILL" Mk. 14:36(NASB). The Aramaic word "Abba" was a well known expression of intimacy normally used by children towards their fathers. It was fundamentally a more affectionate and intimate way in which a young child would address his father, rather similar to our more familiar English term of endearment "Daddy". Several Christian believers relate with God as "Father," highlighting His Responsibility towards us as our Source, Provider, Covering, Defender and the One Who disciplines us (Heb. 12:5-11). Nevertheless, very few understand that God is also our "Daddy," which further expresses His Relationship with us as our Sustainer, Confidante, Friend Faithful Partner and the One Who always dotes on us (Isa. 49:14-16). This is an apparent indication of God's Loving Intentions for His children (Jer. 29:11). This is a warm invitation from Him for us to partake fully of His Paternal Love and Care as well as His Ultimate Desire to cultivate an Intimate Personal Relationship with each of His children (Lk. 15:3-7).

By sending the Holy Spirit to help us, God the Father was essentially saying to the Church, "You can feel free to call Me “Daddy” because I'm more than just a Father to My dear children." The heartfelt cry of "Abba Father" proceeds from within the hearts of every Genuine Christian believer towards God, a cry of Confidence in His Mercy and Love, a cry of need and an Expression of Intimacy. We cast our cares upon Him with boldness, for we know He cares for us as our Daddy, not just our Father (1 Pet. 5:7). The Lord help us draw nearer to Him through the childlike Love spread within our hearts by His Spirit (Rom. 5:5).

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we glorify You for revealing Yourself to us as our Daddy. O Lord, please enable us to crave a Stronger Relationship with You while acknowledging Your Responsibility towards us in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

07/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026

ABBA FATHER: RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

BIBLE READING: JEREMIAH 31:3; MARK 14:35-41; ROMANS 8:14-17; GALATIANS 4:1-7

"And because you [really] are [His] sons, God has sent the [Holy] Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying “Abba [Father]! Father!”Galatians 4:6 (Amplified Bible)

It is an Established Truth that the Lord God Almighty is the Undisputed Omnipotent One. He is the One Who is Multifaceted in both His Personality and Functionality as evidently seen throughout the entire Holy Bible (Gen. 1:26). Nevertheless, the Concept of His Fatherhood seemed rather strange and out of place to His Chosen people Israel. In other words, God was never referred to by the Term "Father" by the Jews throughout the Old Dispensation. In his Epistle to the Church in Galatia, Apostle Paul deliberately stressed the fact that the Israelites, despite having a Covenant Relationship with the Lord through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, related with Him more like slaves or bondservants rather than as True sons (Gal. 4:30-31). But to the Glory of God, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself changed that misleading notion during His Incarnation: He prayed to and related with God not just as His Father but He also moved a step further to use the intimate childlike term of endearment "Abba" which had never been attempted by anyone before according to the Sacred Documentation of the Ancient Hebrew Rabbis (Matt. 6:9-13).

During the Passion Week, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Lord Jesus surrendered His Own Will to the Sovereign Will of God the Father: "Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this Cup from Me, yet not what I Will but what You Will" (Mk. 14:36 NASB). The Aramaic term "Abba" was acknowledged as an expression of intimacy often used by children towards their fathers as a term of endearment. It also served as an intimate and affectionate way in which a young child would address his father, quite similar to "Daddy," our more familiar contemporary term of endearment (Isa. 49:14-16). It is essentially an invitation to partake fully of His Paternal Love and Care towards us.

Through the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost, the Lord Jesus commissioned us as His people to use that same intimate language He used to communicate with the Father. We must never forget that He not only has a Responsibility towards us as our "Father" but also a Relationship with us as our "Daddy." We have all been invited to cast our cares upon Him because we know He cares for us as our Daddy, not just as our Father (1 Pet. 5:7). May the Lord God Almighty enable us draw closer to Him through the Childlike Love spread within our hearts by His Spirit. Selah (Rom. 5:5).

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we magnify You today. O Lord, we pray that You grant us a Deeper Revelation of You as our Daddy. Please cause us to desire a Stronger Relationship with You in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

06/05/2026

DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026

UNLEASHING AUTHENTIC SONS AS ARROWS

BIBLE READING: 2 KINGS 13:14-17; ISAIAH 49:2; EZEKIEL 39:3

"Behold, children are a Heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate" Psalm 127:3-5 (NKJV)

A Deep Understanding of the Divinely Ordained Relationship which exists between fathers and their sons makes it essential to utilize word pictures. For instance, using the analogy of archery as clearly stated in our Key Scriptural Text, fathers are similar to bows, mothers likened to quivers while sons are arrows. The Holy Scriptures give a record of the first batch of warriors who pledged their Undivided Loyalty to King David and helped build up his army while King Saul was trying to kill him. They were Benjamites, Saul's own kinsmen: "Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war, Armed with bows, using both the right hand and left in hurling stones and SHOOTING ARROWS WITH THE BOW. They were of Benjamin, Saul's brethren" (1 Chron. 12:1-2). Let us carefully examine the phrase "shooting arrows with the bow." Throughout the history of conventional warfare, it is an established fact that arrows are unable to guarantee Power, Precision and Pe*******on on their own without being released by the bow.

The Holy Bible states that King Jehu, while executing the Lord's Judgment on the dynasty of King Ahab and facilitating reformation in the Northern kingdom of Israel, channeled all his physical strength through his bow which then unleashed the arrow that killed King Jehoram with lethal force (2 Kgs. 9:24). Simply put, it is the rudimentary responsibility of every effective bow to give its arrows Distance, Direction and Delivery. In other words, a bow's effectiveness can only be known after its arrows are launched, which is exactly what all fathers have been mandated to do with and through their sons.

We have been raised up by the Lord God Almighty as True sons and arrows in the Hand of the Mightiest Man of all: El Gibbor, the Lord God Almighty Himself (Ps. 127:4). Our fathers have been designed by Him as those bows with whom the Lord launches us as equipped arrows with deadly effectiveness to dismantle His enemies in the gate. On this basis, we have a Divine Obligation to remain hidden in His Quiver for the Purpose of Proper Training and Discipleship, (Isa. 49:2) being adequately prepared the same way John the Baptist was "till the day of his manifestation to Israel" (Lk. 1:80b). This would ensure that we remain in Proper Alignment with our father-bows so that together we may re-establish the Divine Father-Son Order of the Lord God Almighty Himself on Earth.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we honour You for granting us the Privilege of being worthy sons and arrows in Your Hands. O Lord, please enable us to align with our fathers that they may launch us fully into our Prophetic Destinies in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.

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