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.

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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