King Me!
Remember that one time some dude claimed to be the King of the Jews and then was brutally murdered by a bunch of religious, seminary-educated, church going, and blood thirsty zealots? That event doesn’t happen in two days...that event happened 2,000 years ago. And because that event happened in our past, we don’t need to wait until Easter to celebrate our current, permanent reality. You don’t have to get right before you walk into a church service this weekend. What Christ did 2,000 years ago already made you right. Therefore, you can walk into any church service this weekend with confidence and your head held high to celebrate what Christ did on your behalf. Why? Because you’re already a part of the royal family. You just may need to wake up to your royal reality.
How are we royal? 1 Peter 2:9 claims we’re a royal priesthood. Do you understand what that means? Not only are we royalty, but we’re a part of the priesthood! In 70 A.D. the Temple in Jerusalem was completely destroyed. The destruction fulfilled many prophecies but one of the most significant things that occurred was the complete destruction of the Levitical line of priests. Why is this important? Because God never wanted to have one man be the only person to represent the relationship God had with mankind. What Jesus did brings direct relationship to every human! No more priests needed because you are one!
So you’re a priest but you’re also a part of the royal family. How so? In Revelation 3:21 Jesus says, “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.” In other Scriptures they mention that Jesus sits at the “right hand of God.” This doesn’t mean Jesus sits on a different throne next to God. It means He’s seated with God. In other words, on Abba’s lap! So where are we? We’re seated with Jesus on Abba’s lap. You’re sitting on the throne, not as God but with God.
Have you ever thought about the fact that you’re currently walking in your spiritual inheritance? If you’re not aware, someone has to die before you gain an inheritance... well Jesus died and He left us an inheritance - that is proper Kingdom living that’s full of hope, life, love, and peace. An inheritance of royal priesthood. He’s crowned us, not just with righteousness, but with responsibility to love people well and expand the Kingdom of God here on Earth. To live as if the good news of Jesus is actually good news.
Regardless of what any preacher may say or how you feel about your own performance, you belong because Jesus already crowned you...forever.