The Power To Function by Apostle Joshua Selman (Higher Ground Conference 2026, Lagos)

Apostle Joshua Selman explores what it means for a believer to be empowered to function effectively in the purposes of God. He begins with three foundational subjects necessary for dominion: wisdom, faith, and power, with particular attention given to understanding what power really means and how it should be exercised.Rather than treating power as a vague spiritual concept, Apostle Selman defines it as the capacity to influence outcomes, compel compliance, and correct situations that have deviated from their intended course. He then distinguishes power, authority, and jurisdiction, explaining that while power is the capacity to produce change, authority is the legitimate right to use that power, and jurisdiction defines the boundaries within which that power can properly operate.The teaching identifies four legitimate areas in which believers are empowered to function: the power to create, the power to exercise dominion over Satan and unclean spirits, the power to change negative circumstances, and the power to administer life.Apostle Selman also explains how God's power is transmitted, emphasizing words as the principal channel through which spiritual power is released, alongside other biblical channels such as the laying on of hands and material mediums.But power is never given merely for personal display. The message identifies three primary assignments of spiritual power: to give witness to the lordship of Jesus and draw people to Him, to advance God's Kingdom and His end-time agenda, and to help believers experience victory and dominion while fulfilling God's purposes.At its core, The Power To Function is a teaching on responsible spiritual empowerment. It calls believers to understand what has been entrusted to them, the authority behind it, the boundaries within which it should operate, and the purpose for which it was given.