“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
To be royalty we must be related to the King. Jesus is the King of kings and we are in the royal family of God by the new birth. We are King’s kids.
The Message Bible says: “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.”
I am reminded of Mark Twain’s story The Prince and the Pauper. The prince of the land traded places with a beggar and left the palace. Even though he dressed in rags and walked among the commoners, his royal background and dominion were not hidden.
Royalty was in His blood and it came out in his words and deeds. We are born again into God’s royal family by faith in Jesus. You can’t hide it for long. So go ahead and take your place in Christ.
I am a part of the family of God. I am of royalty. Therefore, I will act accordingly.
- Reading Plan A: Acts 28:1-15
- Reading Plan B: Matthew 19
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 56-58; Acts 28:1-15
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.