The True Royal “Bloodline” – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional June 29th

(You Belong To A Genuine Royal Lineage)

TO THE BIBLE: 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, 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.”

LET’S TALK
The verse we just read is incredibly powerful! I still remember the rush of excitement and joy I felt when I first came across it as a young person.

Even now, it fills me with a sense of awe and happiness whenever I think about it. We’re part of a truly special royal lineage.

Did you notice how the apostle Peter didn’t say, “But you shall be?” Instead, he boldly declares, “But you are!”

This isn’t just a promise for the future; it’s a reality right now. God knows us better than anyone else, and His Word shows us who we truly are.

We’re not just a royal priesthood; we’re actual royalty. This goes beyond the status of any earthly royal family. Their titles are based on politics, but ours comes from our divine heritage.

Take another look at the opening scripture: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people….” How were we purchased?

The Bible tells us, “You must know (recognize) that you were redeemed (ransomed) from the useless (fruitless) way of living inherited by tradition from [your] forefathers, not with corruptible things [such as] silver and gold, but [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messiah), like that of a [sacrificial] lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19 AMPC).

The blood of Jesus represents His life, and it shows how valuable you truly are. Through His sacrifice, you rise above the negative influences of the world.

You belong to a genuine royal lineage. Your heavenly Father rules over the entire universe, and you’re His cherished heir—His most precious possession!

Go Deeper
John 1:12-13; Ephesians 3:14-15

Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you, for the blood of Jesus gives me remission, justification, redemption, access, fellowship, cleansing and the blessings of the New Testament. I’m born of His Word, a new creation, superior to Satan, the world and its failing systems and elements. Blessed be God!

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 14:1-28, Nehemiah 11-13
TWO YEAR
Luke 5:12-26, Deuteronomy 27

Act:
Write down as many of your family members as you know who are in God’s royal family. Then pray for those who aren’t and lead them to Christ this coming month.