Respect Yourself

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. – Rev 5:10

On this Earth, it is us, Believers, who view Jesus as “King” and respect Him as “Lord”. That is what happened at the point of our salvation: we all accepted Him into our lives as our LORD and call Him our KING. But, if Jesus’ official title is “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (1Ti 6:15; Rev 17:14; 19:16), don’t you realize that implies that WE are kings and lords?

The manifold and multifarious implications of the New Birth are so profound; yet many Believers spend a lifetime barely even scratching the surface. We are more than just reformed sinners or hopeful saints; we are “NEW CREATIONS” in Christ 2Co 5:17.

The phrase, “in Christ” is literal – we are seated together with Him in heavenly places. Eph 2:6 (GNB) says, “In our union with Christ Jesus He raised us up with Him TO RULE WITH HIM IN THE HEAVENLY WORLD.” Hallelujah!!!

As Believers, we live in a higher plane than that of this world, we’re not just conquerors, we’re “more than conquerors” far above principalities and far above all powers, might, and dominion, (Rom 8:37; Eph 1:20).

This is our heritage in Christ Jesus, and while this is just “New Creation 101”, many Believers are ignorant of these fundamental truths.

Is it any wonder then that we live our lives defeated and downcast? Is it any wonder then that the Devil has turned us into his virtual punching bag?

Beloved, we need to rise up to our identity and true nature in Christ. You’re a King and a Lord, show some self-respect and act like one.

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN