Kinging Through The King – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional December 13th

(We’re Called To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ)

TO THE BIBLE: Romans 5:17 AMPC
“For if because of one man’s trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

LET’S TALK
Many people think the verse above is talking about us reigning with Jesus Christ in the distant future. But no! It’s actually talking about us reigning— “kinging”—on earth NOW by Jesus Christ.

At the millennial reign, we will reign with Him, but today, we reign by Him or through Him. There’s a big difference between the two.

What Paul tells us in Romans 5:17 is different from Revelation 20:6, which says, “…They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.”

Notice it says “and shall reign with Him….” The word “with” is translated from the Greek word “meta,” meaning to do something together with another or alongside. That’s the reign that’s coming in the future. So, right now, we’re not reigning with Christ.

In Romans 5:17, the Greek word “dia” is used, which means “by” or “through.” So, we’re reigning by or through Jesus NOW; we’re reigning in His Name. Hallelujah!

We’re called to exercise dominion and to live as masters and victors in life through Jesus Christ. We reign over Satan, darkness, the world, and all creation.

The Greek rendering of the word “reign” is “basileuo,” and it means “to king.” You’re supposed to be “kinging” in life.

The Amplified Classic translation says we “…reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)” (Romans 5:17 AMPC).

As we take up the responsibility of prayer, using the Name of Jesus, and operating in His stead, we enforce the Father’s will on earth and establish His righteousness in the world!

Go Deeper
Revelation 5:1 0; Ephesians 2:4-6; Romans 5:17 AMPC

Pray:
In the Name of the Lord Jesus, I exercise dominion over circumstances and the spirits of darkness, for they are subject unto me. I enforce the heavenly Father’s will in the earth and establish His righteousness, peace, prosperity, wholeness and wellness in the nations of the world. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Revelation 5:1-14, Ezekiel 37-38
TWO YEAR
John 20:1-10, 2 Chronicles 26-27

Act:
Use the Name of Jesus as you declare words of power and authority over your life, family, neighbourhood, city, and nation.