ROYAL LIVING

ROYAL LIVING

The Process to the Palace

I love the story of King David and especially the details of his call to be king. David was a young man who didn’t recognize the king that was inside of him. But yet God knew the whole time. God spoke to the Prophet Samuel and said, “Anoint him that I’ve named.” In other words, God knew David would be a king one day even when David was oblivious to the idea or the mere thought of it. I want you to realize today that you are a Prince/Princess of God! There is greatness, purpose, and destiny written all over your life .God knows you by name and is calling you to the Palace called Purpose!

Imagine David doing the “norm” on the day he was called to be king. He is out in the field shepherding his flock of sheep when he hears a call to the house. He runs to the from porch, walks through the front door, and the great Prophet Samuel pours the horn of oil over his head and declares him to be King. First, I imagine David being completely shocked at what he just experienced. Secondly, I imagine him thinking; how will I ever get from this field to the palace? And then the process began. See David didn’t immediately move to the palace. It was process that propelled him to the throne.

Process is defined as a series of events that bring forth your greatest potential. I want to say that God has a throne called destiny and a palace called purpose waiting for you. But it will take PROCESS to get you there! It will take a series of events to push you to that place called Destiny.

Here are a few steps in the process that pushed David to the Palace:

1.       The Revelation of Royal Status – God revealed to David his true identity. He was a king and destined for greatness. God had to reveal that beyond the “normalcy” was a king kicking and trembling to get out.

2.       The Breaking of a Pauper Mindset – A pauper is defined as a poor person (not just financially but socially and mentally). David had to believe who he really was. The thought of a pauper becoming a king can literally cause the earth to tremble (Proverbs 30:21-22).

3.       The Positioning to Be Pushed to the Palace – David positioned himself in the right places so that God could push him to the palace. He positioned himself as a worshipper, servant (taking cheese to his brothers) good stewardship over his flock, and responding to the call to the house. All of this was David positioning himself so that God could push him to the palace.

I want to encourage you that God has a place called purpose and a throne called destiny for you. But it will take process to get there. I encourage you to stay in process and allow God to push you to that place. Recognize your royal status, break the pauper mentality, and position yourself so that God can push you!

ROYAL LIVING

ROYAL LIVING
Realizing Who You Truly Are

Did you know that you are Royalty? Did you know that you literally have “royal” blood flowing through your veins? You are a royal person today not because of your works or because of your deeds. You are a royal person because your Father is royalty! Your father in heaven is the ultimate King of the Universe and you are His son/daughter. Therefore you are born into this world as a royal subject with purpose and destined for greatness!

There are many people today that struggle with identity. They struggle because there earthly father/mother may have abandoned them or abused them. Many people live in depression and at a lower level of living because of the decisions and lifestyle of their earthly parents. Many still blame their parents for where they are today. I want to say something so powerful that it can set your mind free; YOU CAME THROUGH YOUR PARENTS NOT FROM THEM!

You actually came from God! He birthed you into this world and you belong to Him. Your parents were just the door to get you into the earth to fulfill the incredible mission and purpose He has for you. Therefore, you are a genuine royal person because your Daddy in Heaven is the King! Look what the Bible says about your royal status:

·         1 Peter 2:9 –“…you are a Royal Priesthood…”

·         Romans 8:17- “…you are joint-heirs with Christ…”

·         Romans 5:17 – “…you shall reign in life by One, Jesus Christ.”

These are just a few scriptures of many that reveal your royal status and God’s Word is ultimate truth.

So here are my final thoughts:

·         When you realize WHO and WHOSE you are, everything changes!

·         Once you realize who you are, life can be lived at a greater level!

·         Struggle no more with identity but recognize the Father’s fingerprints all over your life!

·         Royal people have a greater standard by which they live their lives; go up a level!

·         You truly are Royalty; not because I have said so but because you belong to the King!