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Who's The Boss?

Dr Dharius Daniels

Change Church • Feb 23, 2026 • 55 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Dr. Dharius Daniels concludes the 'Name Dropping' series by examining the revelation of El Elyon—God Most High—in Genesis 14. He teaches that fear is not merely an emotion, but a spiritual trap designed to disrupt God's purpose for our lives. By shifting our perspective from the size of our circumstances to the supreme authority of God, believers can overcome codependency, navigate relational transitions, and rest in the truth that God has the final say.

Themes

God's Sovereignty (El Elyon)Overcoming FearSpiritual vs. Human EmotionRelational Boundaries and GrowthCodependency and Divine AssignmentPreparation and Skill

Key Points

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God repeats 'fear not' over 100 times in Scripture to meet reoccurring human struggles with reoccurring divine reminders.
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Fear becomes dangerous when it transitions from a temporary human emotion into a spirit that holds a believer hostage and disrupts God's purpose.
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Overcoming fear is not achieved through willpower, but through a revelation that changes how big we perceive God to be.
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God's instructions are often specific yet ambiguous, giving us enough clarity to start obeying without removing our continuous reliance on Him.
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Codependency manifests not only as personal neediness, but as an unhealthy need to be needed, causing believers to carry burdens God never assigned.
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Relational tension often arises when both parties experience growth, requiring a healthy shift in boundaries rather than burying the relationship.
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Spiritual anointing must be paired with practical preparation and skill to become a truly effective instrument in God's hands.
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El Elyon, the Most High God, possesses sovereign authority and overrules any worldly circumstance, diagnosis, or conflict that opposes His divine intent.

Sermon Moments

“God does not repeat Himself because He forgot what He said; He repeats Himself because we forget what He said and need to be reminded.”

“When fear turns into your driveway, walks up to your door, and rings the doorbell—don't you answer.”

“Your calling will require courage because God's assignment will pull you into spaces that provoke fear of failure, attack, or inadequacy.”

“I fear not by changing the way I see my circumstance; I fear not by changing the way I see my God. The bigger He gets, the smaller it gets.”

“Codependency doesn't just show up in my neediness; codependency also shows up in my need to be needed.”

“When you realize Lot belongs to God and not to you, you don't give up on Lot—you give Lot up to God.”

“Oil needs to be delivered through skill. When you are oily and skillful, you become a spiritual weapon of mass destruction.”

“I know another Judge who isn't just in the courtroom, but in every room—and He's got the final say over that situation.”

This Week

Identify one area where fear has produced hesitation or stagnation in your life and surrender it in prayer to God's sovereign care.

Examine your commitments to discern if you are operating out of divine assignment or a codependent need to be needed.

Practice magnifying God above your problems by focusing daily on His character before listing your anxieties.

Take practical steps to sharpen your skills and prepare spiritually for the assignments God is placing before you.

When growth creates relational tension, seek a healthy transition in boundaries rather than allowing bitterness to ruin the connection.

Refuse to let current facts define your ultimate outcome, standing firm in the truth of God's Word instead.

Respond promptly to God's initial directions, trusting Him to provide further clarity as you walk in obedience.

Remember This

When you shift your perspective from the magnitude of your problems to the supreme authority of El Elyon, fear loses its grip and God overrules every circumstance opposing His purpose.

A Challenge for You

Look into the recesses of your soul and ask yourself: Have I assigned final authority to my current season or situation, or will I trust El Elyon, who has the ultimate power to overrule it all?

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