Generational blessings 2: Born in kingship

LAST week we started a series on generational blessings. Today our discussion is on one such blessing, that is being born in kinship. I have a number of nuggets that I want to emphasise for you to think and act like a king. Your father God is the King of kings. You are born in his Kingdom o hallelujah!

I mean you are a real king who is strong and able to lead family and all people well. The main scriptural reference for this article is as follows:

1 Samuel 17: 1-4 “Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongs to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.”

1. Kings are born

When you are in a kingship family, as soon as you are born, then you are also royal. If people know that you are the son or daughter of King Makoni for example, they change the way they greet and relate with you. You need to know whose son you are. You are the son of God. For those who received Christ, you were born again into the Kingdom of God and spiritually speaking you are in the bloodline of Christ. On your second birth you were born a king and you have a powerful presence and voice because you are a king.

2. Kings have no fear

David was a shepherd and he would spent most of his time in the bush.

However, one day, his father sent him with food to his brothers who were part of the Israelite men facing the Philistines.

Within the Philistines’ ranks, there was a huge man named Goliath whom all the Israelites soldiers were afraid of.

Every morning Goliath would insult the army of Israel and challenge them to choose one man to fight with him.

After Goliath’s insults, all men of Israel would cower with fear and no one dared to face him in battle.

However, when Goliath repeated his usual insults in the presence of David, the young man (David) was unmoved. He had faith in the Lord and didn’t find any reason to fear.

Take note that in 1 Samuel 16, we are told that David was anointed to be a king by Samuel and he was already thinking and behaving like a king — a fearless king.

If you accepted Christ as your Saviour you don’t have a reason to fear, but you need to have faith in Him.

When you are in Christ you are governed by faith and not fear so you don’t have a reason to fear the challenges in your life.

3. Kings have no poverty mentality

Whether in droughts and difficult situations, kings don’t believe they are poor.

If you are in the Kingdom of God, you should think like a king irrespective of your background. Even though you might be from a poor upbringing, in Christ you are a king.

Even though you might not have money in your pocket, you are still rich in Christ.

You need to tell yourself that I don’t have money today, but check me tomorrow.

Don’t dwell on your past but focus on the Word of God which is full of promises to prosper you. And don’t look down upon yourself because you are somebody.

4. Kings speak positive

Goliath denigrated David, and said “Am I a dog that you come to me with staves?” (1 Samuel 17: 43).

The response of David was very positive.

He said, “You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the Name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied” (1 Samuel 17: 45). David talked about the LORD- that is the Name above all names.

He put the LORD in front and he was just an instrument of the LORD.

In your life, put the LORD in front and declare it openly like what David did.

When you declare the Name of God, He will enable you to do great things.

You should understand that it’s not about money, but about the Name of God.

5. Kings don’t give up

In 1 Samuel 30, the Bible tell us that when David and his men returned from military exploits, they found that the Amalekites had invaded Ziklag, burned it and abducted their wives and children.

The men cried helplessly until they couldn’t weep any more. They were extremely devastated. Sadly, most of the men shifted the blame to David their leader and they planned to stone him. But David inquired of the LORD. He didn’t give up.

When things are tight, inquire of the LORD. Don’t give up because you answer is nigh. Keep knocking! If you fail try again.

People of faith don’t give up but they fight.

If you were about to give up, I tell you it’s just the beginning.

Some young men secretly asked me why I still continue to fast, and I told them I still have a long way to go and I also need the anointing.

Therefore, if you are after something, don’t give up! Pursue it!

Always remember that “For with God, all things are possible” (Mark 10: 27).