Embracing Our Royal Identity and Legacy in Christ
Summary
Today is a day to honour every woman who nurtures, intercedes, and carries life—whether physically or spiritually. Every mother, spiritual mother, mentor, and dream-nurturer is seen and celebrated, not just for what they do, but for who they are in God’s eyes. The call is to recognize the supernatural ways of royalty that God has placed within each of us, regardless of our roles or routines. God is awakening us to walk in all He has for us, reminding us that He sees us, has a unique assignment for each of us, and is calling us to steward what has already been imparted for maximum kingdom impact.
God’s blueprint for our community is not about following the well-worn paths of others, but about being fully Spirit-led, asking for fresh heavenly blueprints, and stepping into new places with courage. We are called to be a house for the nations—a place where diversity is welcomed, discipled, and sent out again. This is a taste of heaven, where every tribe, tongue, and nation gathers to worship God. The repeated prophetic words about being an apostolic, prophetic hub are not just for inspiration, but for activation. The question is: how will we respond? Will we let these words penetrate our hearts and pray them into being, or will we move on, distracted by the demands of daily life?
We are reminded that we are born for royalty. Scripture declares that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, God’s own possession. Yet, many live like orphans, scrambling for approval and wondering if they belong. The kingdom says we belong; we are co-heirs with Christ, serving from a place of belonging, authority, and love. The greatest shift is not in our circumstances, but in our thinking. Royalty is not about what we do, but about who we are. We are called to think and act like royalty—carrying God’s presence, building rather than begging, and seeing through legacy lenses that look beyond today to generations to come.
Royalty is lived out in the everyday: in school runs, spreadsheets, and supermarket aisles. It’s about carrying God-given identity and influence wherever we go, building something that will outlive us, and stewarding the shift God has brought into our lives. The invitation is to align with God’s blueprint, walk in the authority of sons and daughters, and build a legacy that reflects heaven on earth.
Key Takeaways
- True Royalty Begins with Identity
Our royal status in God’s kingdom is not earned by our actions or titles, but is rooted in our identity as sons and daughters. When we internalize that we are chosen, beloved, and co-heirs with Christ, we stop striving for approval and start living from a place of belonging and authority. This shift in identity transforms how we see ourselves and how we engage with the world around us. [01:04:45]
- Royalty Builds, Not Begs
A royal mindset does not plead for God’s presence or intervention as if He is distant. Instead, it recognizes that God is already present and invites us to partner with Him in building His kingdom. This means moving from passive prayers to active participation, asking, “God, what are you doing and how can I join you?” and leading with faith, courage, and vision in every sphere of life. [01:06:41]
- Legacy is the Lens of Royalty
Thinking like royalty means looking beyond our immediate needs and comfort to consider what we are building for future generations. Legacy is not just material inheritance, but the passing on of faith, character, and values. Every act of integrity, honour, and perseverance sows seeds that will outlast us, shaping families, communities, and cities for God’s purposes. [01:08:27]
- Expectation Shapes Inheritance
Too often, we limit our expectations to what seems reasonable or attainable, forgetting that God gives according to His abundance, not our limitations. Like the story of the man on the ship or Arnold Palmer’s unexpected gift, we are invited to lift our expectations and believe for “infinitely more” than we can ask or imagine. God’s generosity calls us to pray and live with bold faith, trusting Him for legacy and impact beyond our own vision. [01:12:35]
- Everyday Faithfulness is Royalty in Action
Royalty is not reserved for grand moments or public platforms, but is lived out in the ordinary routines of life. Whether parenting, working, or simply showing up for others, we carry the presence and authority of God into every situation. It is in the secret place, the daily faithfulness, and the unseen acts of obedience that God releases His kingdom and builds legacy through us. [01:17:16]
Youtube Chapters
[00:00] - Welcome
[50:01] - Honouring Women and Mothers
[51:02] - Awakening and the Call to Walk in God’s Purposes
[52:09] - Stewarding What God Has Already Given
[53:19] - A House for the Nations
[54:26] - Apostolic and Prophetic Hub: Responding to God’s Word
[55:47] - The Challenge of Responding to Prophetic Words
[56:49] - Born for Royalty: Our Identity in Christ
[58:18] - Wrestling with Identity and Orphan Thinking
[59:49] - The Cheese and Crackers Story: Living Below Our Inheritance
[01:01:29] - Living as Sons and Daughters, Not Slaves
[01:02:29] - The Power of Mindset: Orphan vs. Royal Thinking
[01:03:45] - Arnold Palmer and the King: Expectation and Generosity
[01:04:45] - What Royal Thinking Looks Like
[01:06:41] - Building, Not Begging: Partnering with God
[01:08:27] - Legacy: Building for Generations
[01:10:27] - Passing on Values and Family Legacy
[01:12:35] - Raising Expectations: God’s Abundant Provision
[01:13:32] - Practical Declarations for Royal Thinking
[01:15:38] - Everyday Royalty: Living Out Our Identity
[01:16:22] - Stewarding the Shift: Alignment and Obedience
[01:17:16] - Kingdom in the Everyday: Building Legacy
[01:17:52] - Responding to God’s Call: Activation and Prayer
[01:19:38] - Prayer and Blessing for Families and Legacy
Study Guide
Small Group Bible Study Guide: “Being an Everyday Royal”
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### Bible Reading
1. 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
“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.”
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2. Romans 12:2 (NIV)
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
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3. Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”
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### Observation Questions
1. According to 1 Peter 2:9, what are the four ways Peter describes our identity in Christ?
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2. In the sermon, what story was told to illustrate living below our inheritance, and what was the main point of that story?
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3. What does Romans 12:2 say is the key to transformation in the Christian life?
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4. What does the speaker say about the difference between “begging” and “building” in our relationship with God?
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### Interpretation Questions
1. Why do you think Peter uses the language of “royal priesthood” and “God’s special possession” to describe believers? What does this say about how God sees us?
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2. The sermon mentions that many Christians live like orphans, scrambling for approval. What does it mean to have an “orphan mindset” versus a “royal mindset”?
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3. How does the story of the man with the cheese and crackers relate to the way we sometimes approach our spiritual inheritance?
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4. Ephesians 3:20 talks about God doing “infinitely more” than we ask or imagine. How does our level of expectation affect what we receive from God?
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### Application Questions
1. The sermon says, “Royalty doesn’t come from what you do, it comes from who you are.” In what areas of your life do you find yourself striving for approval or feeling like you don’t belong? How can you remind yourself of your identity as God’s child this week?
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2. The speaker challenged us to move from “begging” to “building” in our prayers and actions. What is one area where you have been passively waiting for God to act, and how could you partner with Him more actively?
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3. Legacy was described as “passing on faith, character, and values.” What is one value or practice you want to intentionally pass on to your family, friends, or community? How can you start this week?
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4. The sermon encouraged us to raise our expectations and believe for “infinitely more.” Is there a specific area where you have been limiting your prayers or dreams? What would it look like to pray with bold faith in that area?
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5. “Royalty is lived out in the everyday: in school runs, spreadsheets, and supermarket aisles.” What is one ordinary place or routine where you can intentionally carry God’s presence and influence this week?
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6. The speaker talked about stewarding what God has already given us. What is one gift, opportunity, or responsibility God has placed in your life that you want to steward more faithfully?
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7. The sermon ended with a call to respond and not just move on distracted. What is one practical step you can take this week to “activate” what God has spoken to you, rather than letting it fade away?
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Close in prayer, asking God to help each person walk in their royal identity and build a legacy that reflects heaven on earth.
Devotional
Day 1: You Are a Chosen People, a Royal Priesthood
God has called each of us out of darkness and into His wonderful light, declaring us to be a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and His very own possession. This identity is not based on our achievements or status, but on His love and purpose for us. Too often, we live as if we are outsiders, scrambling for approval or feeling unworthy, but the truth is that we belong to God and are called to show others His goodness. Embracing this royal identity means letting go of orphan thinking and stepping confidently into the life and calling God has for us. [56:49]
1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)
"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."
Reflection: In what area of your life do you still feel like an outsider or unworthy, and how can you begin to embrace your identity as God’s royal son or daughter today?
Day 2: Let God Transform Your Thinking
The greatest shift in the kingdom often happens not in our circumstances, but in our thinking. God invites us to stop copying the patterns of the world and instead allow Him to renew our minds, so we can live out our true identity as His children. When we think like royalty, we stop begging for scraps and start living from a place of belonging, authority, and love. This transformation empowers us to pray with confidence, speak with faith, and act with courage, knowing that we have access to heaven and carry the presence of God wherever we go. [01:02:29]
Romans 12:2 (ESV)
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Reflection: What is one thought pattern or belief you need to surrender to God so He can transform your mind and help you live out your royal identity?
Day 3: Building Legacy Beyond Yourself
Royal thinking looks beyond the present moment and sees the impact of our lives on generations to come. Legacy is not just about material inheritance, but about passing on faith, character, and values that will outlast us. Whether in our families, workplaces, or communities, we are called to build something of substance and significance, modeling integrity, honor, and perseverance. The choices we make today—how we love, serve, and invest in others—are seeds that will bear fruit long after we are gone. [01:08:27]
Proverbs 13:22 (ESV)
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous."
Reflection: What is one intentional way you can invest in someone else’s life this week to build a legacy of faith and character?
Day 4: God Accomplishes Infinitely More Than We Expect
God’s generosity and vision for our lives far exceed our own expectations. While we may be asking for small things, God desires to give us more—He wants to equip us for legacy, influence, and impact that go beyond what we can imagine. He is able to accomplish infinitely more than all we ask or think, through His power at work within us. Our call is to align our hearts and minds with His purposes, trusting that He is building something greater in and through us, even in the ordinary moments of life. [01:12:35]
Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,"
Reflection: Where have you been limiting your prayers or expectations, and how can you trust God to do more than you imagine in that area?
Day 5: Carrying Kingdom Influence in Everyday Life
Living as everyday royalty means carrying God-given identity and influence into every role and routine, no matter how ordinary they may seem. Whether you are parenting, working, serving, or simply going about daily tasks, you are called to steward what God has given you and release His kingdom wherever you go. This is not about striving or comparison, but about aligning with God’s blueprint, walking in obedience, and building something that lasts. In the secret place, God gives fresh vision; in the diversity of His people, He reveals His global heart. [01:17:16]
Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Reflection: What is one ordinary place or situation where you can intentionally carry God’s presence and influence today?
Quotes
You might be praying for a car park, but God wants to give you cities. You're believing for your kids to just behave today, but God wants to raise them up as prophets and pioneers. You're just asking for a moment of peace, but he wants to equip you for legacy. [01:12:24] (35 seconds)
An orphan begs for God to show up. A royal understands that he's already present and partners with him and builds with him. Orphan thinking says Lord please do something. Royal thinking says God what are you doing and how can I join you? A royal doesn't shrink back. They speak with faith, love and courage and lead with vision. [01:06:49] (33 seconds)
So many believers live like orphans, scrambling for approval, wondering if they're good enough, if they measure up, if they fit, if they belong, if they have anything to contribute, and will it be accepted or rejected? But the kingdom says you belong. The kingdom says you are a royal priesthood. That's what the word says. That's not Catherine. That is what the word says. [00:59:21] (35 seconds)
You may be raising kids or laying bricks or making coffees but in the spirit you're walking with authority. You're influencing atmospheres wherever you go. In every place you go you are carrying the fragrance of Christ. You are leaving legacy. [01:06:17] (23 seconds)
Ephesians says, now all glory to God who is able through his mighty power at work within us to accomplish. What? What's he wanting to accomplish? Infinitely more, not just more, infinitely more. [01:13:00] (28 seconds)
Mums when you bless your children you're prophesying over their destiny. Dads when you call out courage in your kids you're raising warriors. Young people when you walk in purity you're modelling royalty for your generation. You're setting yourself apart and saying I have a high calling on my life and I will not live beneath that call and I will not compromise. [01:07:22] (39 seconds)
What if royalty looked less like robes and scepters and more like school runs, spreadsheets, and standing at pack and save? What if royalty looked like what it means to carry God -given identity and identity and influence, no matter your role or routine, whether you're parenting, pastoring, or just praying to make it through to Monday? [01:14:31] (28 seconds)
A king gives according to his wealth not our expectation. Royalty thinks differently. So one royal thinking starts with our identity. Royalty doesn't come from what you do it comes from who you are. When you think like royalty you stop saying things like I'm just a mum I'm only a student I'm not that important in the church I don't have influence I can't I'm not enough. That's how an orphan speaks. [01:05:17] (48 seconds)
It's in the every day that I'm releasing my kingdom. In the ordinary, I'm building legacy. In the secret place, I'm releasing blueprints. And in the diversity of this house, I'm revealing my global heart. [01:17:26] (22 seconds)
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