When you accepted Jesus Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you stopped being a commoner. You became what Apostle Peter refers to as. 

“a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, 

an holy nation, 

a peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9)

Things changed for you.

The paradigm shifted for you.

All the ancestral yokes of mediocrity,  lack of socio-economic status, ignominy, rejection, etc, which held you bound and diminished you in life, dropped off you!

You became Royalty and a Priest of the Most High God!

Never allow anyone tell you that you are a nonentity! You are somebody!

You are Somebody, and “Accepted in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:6)

Hit your chest and say, 

“I am somebody!”

You were recreated in Christ Jesus for His purposes! You have a purposeful life ahead of you!

Hallelujah!

In Revelation 1:6, we are informed also that He “has made us Kings and Priests to His God and Father” NKJV)

There is no question or controversy about it. You are a purpose-full Royalty.

The remaining verses of 1 Peter 2:9 says, 

“That ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light”:(1 Peter 2:9 KJV)

The Amplified Classic explains it better :

 “that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light: [Exod. 19:5, 6.]”

One of the major reasons why God left you here on earth,  after you became born again is so that you will “set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light”

God desires that you be like Christ in your world,  hence our meditation from God’s Word today says,

“It is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes strong drink “ Proverbs 31:4 KJV.

WHY? (Proverbs 31:5)

“Lest they drink and forget the law, And perverse judgment of any of the afflicted” Proverbs 31:5.

How should you Behave? 

“Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”. (1 Peter 5:8 KJV).

Sobriety is one of the distinctive qualities of the Royal Priesthood. 

If you desire to fulfill your purposes in life, stay sober. 

If you want to waste away your life, apply Proverbs 31:6-7

Conclusion:

As we go into this new season today, make that commitment to God and to yourself that you will always carry yourself as a Royal Priest.

Be that  Christian folk, who distinctively displays the virtues, and perfections of God: who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 

You are the light of the world.  You must shine so that people will see the AWESOMENESS of God in you!

#SpiritualWarfarePrayers:

I stand with you against all the forces of evil that worked against you in 2024.

I declare that they shall not accompany you into 2025.

In unity of faith, with the Prayer Partners, we shut the doors and gates of 2024 against illnesses, diseases, rejection, failures, alcoholism, indebtedness, depression, poverty, hardship, and everything else that stood against you.

And I command all the evil spirits influencing uglies, negatives, and evils against you and yours to go to the feet of Jesus Christ now. 

I declare that  2025 is the year of the Lord, for satan, sin, and suffering shall no longer dominate you. There is the shout of a king in you. 

You shall be glad and rejoice .

Doors of opportunities are opened to you.

There is a lifting up for you. Your businesses and careers shall flourish. 

Whatever stands against you shall surrender to you.

No evil shall prosper against you.

Your faith in God will grow in leaps and your life will count for more.

I bless you from within my Spirit, and I declare that it is well with you and yours, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Happy New year!

Welcome to 2025, the year that you will experience and display the AWESOMENESS of God.

Note:

We have Nine more days to complete our 40 days of Prayers,  fasting-off entertainment, and off food for some hours,  personal Bible Reading and meditations from the Chapters we read.

For the remaining 9 days, we shall Read and meditate from Psalms chapters One (1) to Nine (9). Enjoy!

Shalom  from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior,  December 31st, 2024

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