“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
We have read, quoted, and sang this powerful passage for years without understanding its importance. It holds the key to ushering in God’s glory and culminating all things He has purposed for mankind. Even more astounding is how YOU are the key to this scripture. In the Old Testament, it was the high priest’s duty to come into the presence of God alone, yet he did this on behalf of all men. Today, you have been entrusted with the same power and responsibility.
Revelation 1:5-6 says that Jesus, as the “prince of the kings of the earth,” has made us kings and priests unto God. This calling is not optional. As a child of God washed by the blood of Jesus, you have been made a king and priest. Whether you are part of the five-fold ministry or a new convert, the first call of God upon your life involves being a king and priest unto Him.
The most surprising aspect of this holy call is that most of us have never been taught the functions or duties of kings and priests. As kings, we declare and decree the Word of God, live like royalty, and reign with dominion, authority, and power. As priests, we are God’s ministers who offer spiritual sacrifices of prayer, thanksgiving, praise, and worship unto our Lord. We pray for all men, worship the Lord in spirit and truth, and manifest His presence.
Jesus is the ultimate King-Priest and Prophet of God. We need to become like Him, as His manifested sons of God, made in His image and likeness. Now is the time to obey God’s will and answer our holy calling. By becoming the “One New Man”, united in our king-priest ministry, we perfect the saints, bring in the end-time harvest of souls, and fulfill God’s desire upon the earth.