You Are Privileged!

 

Imagine this scenario: A father takes out an insurance policy to secure his family’s future. A few days later, he passes away unexpectedly. The family is heartbroken, but they know they can claim the full benefits of the policy.

Do they need to go to the police station or the courts to claim their inheritance? No. They simply inform the insurance company, submit a few documents, and the benefits are theirs.

Now, think about this: As believers in Christ, we have an even greater inheritance—one that’s not based on earthly policies but on the promises of God. And the best part? We don’t need to submit any documents or go through worldly systems to claim it. All we need to do is proclaim the promises of God in faith.

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Our Spiritual Inheritance

The Bible tells us that as children of God, we are heirs to His promises.

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” — Romans 8:16-17 (NKJV)

This means that everything Jesus inherited from the Father—His authority, His blessings, His victory—is also ours. We don’t have to earn it or prove ourselves worthy of it. It’s ours by grace, through faith in Jesus.

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The Power of Proclaiming God’s Promises

Just as the family in our example only needed to inform the insurance company to claim their benefits, we only need to proclaim God’s promises to claim our inheritance.

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” — Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)

When we speak God’s Word over our lives, we’re not just repeating empty words. We’re declaring His truth, releasing His power, and activating His promises. Here’s how you can proclaim God’s promises:

1. Speak Them Aloud: Declare Scriptures like Philippians 4:19 (“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”) or Isaiah 53:5 (“By His stripes, we are healed”).
2. Write Them Down: Keep a list of God’s promises and meditate on them daily.
3. Pray Them Back to God: Use Scripture as the foundation of your prayers.

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The Name of Jesus: Our Access to Privileges

The Bible says, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12 NKJV). The name of Jesus is our access to every privilege and promise of God.

When we pray in Jesus’ name, we’re not just adding a religious phrase to the end of our prayers. We’re invoking the authority, power, and promises that come with His name.

“And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” — John 14:13 (NKJV)

This is the ultimate privilege—access to the Father through Jesus, with the assurance that He hears us and answers our prayers.

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Living in the Reality of Your Privileges

Knowing that we’re privileged as children of God changes everything. It frees us from fear, doubt, and the need to strive for approval. Here’s how you can live in the reality of your privileges:

1. Claim Your Inheritance: Proclaim God’s promises over your life daily.
2. Walk in Confidence: Live boldly, knowing that you’re fully accepted and loved by God.
3. Share the Good News: Tell others about the privileges and promises available to them through Jesus.
4. Trust God’s Faithfulness: Rest in the truth that God is faithful to fulfill His promises.

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A Message of Encouragement

If you’ve been feeling unworthy or unsure of your place in God’s family, take heart. You are privileged—not because of anything you’ve done, but because of what Jesus has done for you. His sacrifice on the cross secured your inheritance and gave you access to every promise of God.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” — Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV)

You don’t have to beg or plead for God’s blessings. They’re already yours. All you need to do is claim them in faith.

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Call-to-Action

What does being “privileged in Christ” mean to you? How has this truth changed the way you see yourself? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let’s encourage one another to live in the freedom and confidence of our identity in Christ!

Remember, you are privileged—not by your own efforts, but by the finished work of Jesus. Walk in that truth today!