A Royal Priesthood (Part 1)

1Pe 2:9  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1Pe 2:10  "Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." KJV

1Pe 2:9  "But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light." WNT


The realities and Truths of God's Word are communicated to us often time in language which is rich in metaphors. In Primary school we used to call it the language of parables. I must admit that without the "earthly" allegories most kingdom principles would be highly abstract to the human mind. This scripture above I particularly love because it carries a positional reality which shouldn't be taken lightly.

Royal
The Weymouth New Testament breaks down what the King James summarized when it said we ARE a Royal people. It says "we have a Kingly lineage" and I believe the reason why we need to be aware is because it is then that we begin to ask ourselves what the implications of being Royalty are.

1. A member of royalty has a kingdom mindset- The focus is clear, we are kingdom custodians. A kingdom is only as strong as it's underlying knowledge base. To despise knowledge is to schedule your demise. Every Christian should make it their mandate to "discover" their kingdom peculiarities..the things that are unique to the Christian. The things that make someone effective against their enemy. The source of the kingdom's might shouldn't be a mystery to a believer. I am a huge proponent for kingdom study, primarily because I am concerned when I see weakness among those of royal lineage. Weakness in any fashion for a human being came because of the work of the enemy. But Jesus came that He might destroy the works of Darkness!!(1Jhn_3:8) I believe He fulfilled His mission Glory to God!!!!

Luk_8:10  "And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand."
Hos 4:6  My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

2. A member of royalty has a kingdom mission- Historically we see that every kingdom has had a mission to enlarge through progressive occupation. We can't entangle ourselves with low level affairs at the expense of kingdom profit and progress. We are to become kingdom representatives wherever we are physically stationed on this planet. Work, school, neighborhood, parliament, media etc..Hide not who you are for the shining of your light will draw men from everywhere!!!!

2Co 5:20  "On Christ's behalf therefore we come as ambassadors, God, as it were, making entreaty through our lips: we, on Christ's behalf, beseech men to be reconciled to God."

Mat 28:19  "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations; baptize them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;"

3. A member of Royalty has a kingdom "motorcade"- Royalty in the natural rarely if ever travels alone. Even young princes and princesses move with an host of servants and minders who ensure that they are adequately catered for at all times. I see men moving with great motorcades in the natural, even in the kingdom of God and I think, "perhaps we have forgotten that the kingdom we belong to is primarily spiritual". There is no natural protection for a spiritual attack. Some of the most guarded individuals have succumbed to debilitating diseases in history. Sickness is spiritual, insanity is spiritual, what do we know about our own defense and motorcades in the spirit.

Heb_1:14  Are they (Angels) not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Heb_12:22  But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Psa_91:11  For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

We are not defenseless! No not in the least! But we will die like servants if we do not mature and understand our position in the kingdom! (Gal 4:1-3) Let the Word build you, let it open your eyes, let it fortify the cauldrons of your heart that you may boldy walk the length and breadth of this planet

To be continued......


In His Royal Service

George Mwamlowe

Running against those who have won already

Heb 12:1  Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,
Heb 12:2  simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.

I love to start my blogs with the Word of God. Mainly because I try to show that there is nothing left to be said which God hasn't said already. We are echos of His voice in the earth, reminders who themselves should be in the background.

At times in our Christian walk we tend to forget that there are standards, there are milestones of achievement to press towards, there are measuring devices which the Lord instituted for us to keep ourselves in check. Personally I mind what the Saints achieved before me, because it tugs at me to ask myself what I am doing to add to this glorious work.

The scripture in Hebrews tells us that we are "surrounded by witnesses". It is not a lone race, it is a race which has seen many phenomenal men and women go through untold suffering, go through seemingly insurmountable odds, attain indisputable victories..all so that we can see that there are no limits to what God can do through His man/woman. My spirit within me stirs to think of Joseph, who couldn't be kept down by the devices of men but continually rose to godly pinnacles of Governmental power. To think of Daniel who outlived Political regimes and consistently held onto God's principles to witness to King after King and turn the most notorious world powers of his time to the fear of Yahweh. Paul, Timothy, Philip, Stephen, Rahab, Dorcas, the "Marys", all these ran their race and won, for they made it into God's hall of faith.

How to Run
1. "Simply fixing our eyes on Jesus"...we have a Prince leader in the faith, everyone else is a witness to bear testimony that living for Him can only result in victory. 1Co 15:57  "but God be thanked who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" It is my challenge to everyone who has joined the faith to fix their eyes on Him, keep Him in the lead, make Him the focus of all your service, triumph is God-guaranteed.

2.  "Fling aside every encumberance.."...when you run you want to be as light as possible. Keep your life as simple as possible when it comes to hindrances. 1Co_14:20  Brethren, do not prove yourselves to be children in your minds. As regards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but as regards your minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years. To be ripe in Christ means having an understanding that sin shall no longer have dominion over you, therefore FLING IT OFF!

3. "Run with patience"...A lot of times we are not patient when it comes to our walk with God. His grace has brought us near to God, His grace keeps us in Him. Allow God to do His part in His time in you, as you blaze the trail of destiny. In a war there is no time to cry in the battle field because you missed the mark. You simply load and reload until the enemy threat is neutralized. If chastening is coming it's coming, take it and learn but keep moving. Be patient with others on the field with you, they deserve as many chances as you have gotten, so assist where you can, pray where you can..but run nonetheless!

Others have run and won, we have no excuse. Since time is only moving forward that is where we are looking, until He calls us to report back to base.

In His glorious service,

George Mwamlowe

Welcome Note- Lord give us water!

Greetings Readers!

It is with Jesus joy that I launch this blog spot!

 Joh_8:32  "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

The primary motive of this blog is to share with the world, that Word which made me free, that Word which is still making me free, that Word which shall continue to make me freer than I am now. I am a 27-12 year old Christian, i.e 27 years naturally and 12 years born again. Yes, I am a believer in the Gospel of God having power unto salvation for all who "believe" it (Rom 1:16). I am married to my first and only girlfriend, and I'm loving everyday of it! I am a Quantity Surveyor by training.

The name "ReFresh Word"

Psa 1:1  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 

Psa 1:2  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 

Psa 1:3  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 

Joh 4:14  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 

In the scripture in Psalms, we find "meditation in the word" being likened to "rivers of water" and a man is likened to a tree. It is important to note that it is not just reading or hearing the Word, but meditation in it that becomes water to a tree. As water refreshes and nourishes the trees, so the Word of God refreshes and nourishes the believer. The believers life is composed of so many areas which are so diverse that at times men's faith fails them because they can't imagine a solution coming from the Bible. Albeit the Word is still relevant to all aspects of our lives and if we will keep in it, our lives will ever be refreshed by the "rivers" of water. There isn't a part on a tree which doesn't benefit from water in one way or the other!

In John, Jesus, who is the Word personified (John 1v1), says He is the source of an eternal kind of water. It is my earnest belief that the discipline of studying and meditating on the Word is one of the greatest sources of strength for a believer. Without the Word in us our lives are dry and unattractive, but as soon as that water starts flowing in and out of you the world will become beautiful around you! Fruitfulness will become a consistent reality. Let the Word ReFresh you as you ReFresh the World...Hallelujah!!

Join me on a journey to a ReFreshed life!!

In His Royal Service

George Mwamlowe