“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 ESV
I was reading about Princeton William taking care of his children while his wife Kate recovered from surgery. In the article Prince William was recorded as “next in line” to the throne of England and he and his wife’s son, Prince George is second in line to the throne, their daughter Princess Charlotte third, etc.
It occurred to me that while the children of royalty are born with titles, they are not born equipped to lead and reign as the sovereign that their title indicate. They are trained over the course of a lifetime. They literally have handlers who train them in all things that their position will require when they are called to assume the role that they were born into.
What must it be like to be training, preparing, watched, expected to walk into a role of royalty? Imagine that you assume the role at the death of your parent or when they abdicate the throne to you. As the crown is placed upon their head, the doubts must flood their minds. Yet, they walk into the role they were born to assume.
Can I tell you that our King had to die for us to assume the role of royalty that as a Believer we are gifted? But, the beautiful truth is that our King lives and reigns forever. The beautiful assurance is that our role of royalty is an ever-evolving, ever growing, ever expanding gift from our Father.
You are God’s beloved daughter or son. There are no victims in royalty, only victors. By this I mean that your past experiences are the training ground that allows you to assume your unique role in the Kingdom while here on earth. As the daughter or son of the King, as royalty assigned by Jesus blood, the role is assigned. How do you choose to assume your role? Head held high. Knees bent low in prayer. Hands held out in need and to provide. A heart committed to encouraging and sharing the royalty that comes from our Father in Heaven. A life surrendered.
“But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.” 1 John 2:27 ESV
Today accept the title that as a child of God you are assigned. Today approach all that you do with an heir of one forgiven and gifted eternity. You are God’s son or daughter. You are part of a royal priesthood. Your actions provide hope. You attitude in all things reflects the joy and assurance that all Believers are given when they surrender to the King of Kings and rise as his beloved child. Your role is vital to someone’s eternity. Your growing and learning is critical to fulfilling the purpose that you are created to provide and share.
So my brother or sister, consider today rejecting the lies that Satan wants to marginalize you with. Consider focusing solely on the only sight that has meaning and value. The light of the Savior. Start your journey of growing into the royal role that you accepted when you gave all to Jesus. The choice is yours. Walk in truth or wallow in lies of doubt. You are a victor through Christ Jesus. Reflect this truth.
“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.” 1 Peter 2:9-13 MSG
You’ve more than got this. You have a royal inheritance.