Royalty

“We were the beggars

now we’re royalty.

We were the prisoners

now we’re running free.

We are forgiven, accepted

redeemed by His grace.

Let the house of the Lord sing praise.”

Every time I hear the lyrics of this verse in Phil Wickham’s song, House of the Lord, I can’t help but smile. It is such a wonderful reminder of how even though we are all in different places in our lives: different ages, different life experiences, different socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, it doesn’t change who we are in Christ. We are sons and daughters of the King. I still marvel at this truth. It changes my thought process. It gives me a sense of security. It reminds me of who I am. Seriously, how cool is it that no matter where we come from, who we are, or what we have done, once we have accepted Christ as the creator and ruler of our lives, there is nothing we can do to change who He is or how He loves us. God’s love doesn’t compare to earthly kinds of love. It is only by His grace that we have been saved, and the hope, the joy, and the peace that only he can give, allows us the privilege to “run free.”

Go back to the beginning of this post and read that next to last line again.

“We are forgiven, accepted

Redeemed by His grace.”

Let those words really sink in… Forgiven. Accepted. Redeemed. Wow! Rest in that promise today. Soak up His goodness, and never forget that you are so loved. My friend, you are ROYALTY! ~TDB

Scripture to think about:

Ephesians 2:8 – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.

1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Philippians 4:7 – And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Link to the song: Phil Wickham – House Of The Lord (with lyrics)(2021)