Day 9: Living Out Our Royal Lineage

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

Reflection: Our actions should reflect our identity as God’s chosen people.

Application: Make choices today that reflect your identity as a child of God.

Prayer: Lord, help me to live out my identity as Your child in all I do. Amen.

Now, living as heirs of the Kingdom isn't about waiting to cash out in eternity; it's about walking into our inheritance here and now. It's about living lives that reflect our royal lineage. How? By making choices that align with our Father’s heart. When faced with decisions, big or small, we can ask ourselves, "Does this reflect my identity as God’s child? Am I living like someone who believes he’s part of a bigger, glorious story?" This isn’t about guilt-tripping ourselves into good behavior. It's about letting our identity drive our actions. Like, if you're the son of a renowned artist, you might feel inspired to dabble in paints—not to earn your place but because it's in your blood. Similarly, as God’s sons, kindness, justice, mercy, and love aren't just nice ideas; they're part of our spiritual DNA.