1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy kingdom, a people for Gods own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
In the Old Testament it was understood that the first born obtained the inheritance. His inheritance is a two fold deal. First he is a priest, and then he is a king and he was both of these over his dominion. When Christ was born He was the first and only son of God. He is the true priest, and the true King. Christ reign permeates throughout spiritual for He cannot control the physical, the things that are of this world. If He did control them, He would be bound to love and therefore have nothing to save of us. Not only is Christ the authentic King and Priest, he has imparted that gift to us.
You are a King
The nature of a kingship is someone who rules over his dominion with power. The king is ruler of all he can touch and has power that super cedes anything that comes his way. Everything is subject to the king. Paul states in Romans 8:28 that "All things work together for good for the elect." He explains this kingship more in 1 Corinthians 3 as he writes, "All things are yours whether...life or death or the present or the future, all are yours; and you are Christ." Obviously this kingly power is a spiritual power and must not be confused with a physical power of this world. Again, the word Savior is predicated upon us needing to be saved so we cannot have control of pain and troubles. We can however, have control of the spiritual world in our midst. The same power, the same spirit Jesus had access to is readily available for us today as his kings on earth. The gates of hell cannot withstand you. You are more than capable of taking control of your dominion, your sphere of influence. Evil runs at the thought of you because the know the power you have been given. You are a King and you reign in power over the evil that threatens your kingdom.
You are a priest
More importantly than being a king, you have become a priest. You have been giving the acceptance to go before a living God. You are able to pray for those who hurt, to intercede on behalf of the oppressed, and to cry for those who hurt. You participate in the royal priesthood therefore you can appear before God blameless, and worthy to advocate for your Kingdom. Being a priest, you have the responsibility to serve your kingdom by means of love. To become the least, so that the greatest glory may be achieved. You are a priest, and you serve your people with love and you have access to the Holy God.
You are a royal priesthood and a holy kingdom.
You are a priest and a king.
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