07/07/2026
THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD: ACCESSING THE KING'S PRESENCE
A Full Sermon for Day 2 – Tuesday, 7th July 2026
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Theme: King's Covenant (1 Peter 2:9)
Topic: The Royal Priesthood: Accessing the King's Presence
Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:9; Exodus 19:5-6; Hebrews 4:14-16; Revelation 1:5-6
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INTRODUCTION
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Beloved, as we gather on this second day of our revival, "Days of Royal Identity and Divine Authority," we must understand who we are in Christ. The theme of this revival—"King's Covenant"—is not a mere slogan. It is a divine declaration of your standing before the King of kings.
In Exodus 19:5-6, God spoke to Israel through Moses: “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people... And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” What God spoke to Israel then, He speaks to you today through the blood of Jesus. You are not ordinary. You are royalty. You are a priest. You have access to the King's presence.
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POINT ONE: YOUR ROYAL IDENTITY – CHOSEN BY THE KING
A. A Chosen Generation
The Scripture declares that you are "a chosen generation." You were not an accident. You were not a mistake. Before the foundation of the world, God set His love upon you. The word "chosen" (eklektos in Greek) means picked out, selected, preferred. God looked at you and said, "This one is Mine."
Biblical Reference: "For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth." (Deuteronomy 7:6)
When you understand that you are chosen, you stop living like a beggar and start living like a king's child. Your identity is not in your struggles, your past, or your failures. Your identity is in the King who chose you.
B. A Royal Priesthood
Peter calls us "a royal priesthood." This is a profound mystery. In the Old Testament, the offices of king and priest were separate. Kings ruled; priests ministered before God. But in Christ, you are both. You are a king who prays; you are a priest who rules.
Biblical Reference: "And has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." (Revelation 1:6)
The king and the priest together cover the whole domain of human life. The king has authority over circumstances; the priest has access to the throne of grace. Through the King's Covenant, you have both.
What does it mean to be a royal priest?
1. You represent God to the people – As a priest, you speak on God's behalf.
2. You represent the people to God – As a priest, you intercede for others.
3. You have direct access to the King – No mediator is needed except Christ.
C. A Holy Nation and God's Special Possession
You are "a holy nation" —set apart, consecrated, different from the world. You are "God's own special people" —His treasured possession. When God calls you His "special treasure," He is saying that you are valuable to Him above all else.
Biblical Reference: "They shall be Mine, says the LORD of hosts, on the day that I make them My jewels." (Malachi 3:17)
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POINT TWO: YOUR DIVINE AUTHORITY – ACCESSING THE KING'S PRESENCE
A. The Covenant Grants Access
The King's Covenant is not like the covenants of men. It is a blood covenant, sealed by the precious blood of Jesus. Through this covenant, you have been given "boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus" (Hebrews 10:19).
Biblical Reference: "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16)
In the Old Testament, only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and only once a year. But through the King's Covenant, you can enter anytime, anywhere. The veil has been torn. The way is open!
B. The Authority of the Royal Priest
As a royal priest, you have been given authority. This is not the authority of the world—it is delegated authority from the King Himself. When you speak, heaven listens. When you pray, things shift.
Biblical Reference: "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10:19)
Your authority is tied to your identity. When you know who you are, you know what you can do. When you know you are a royal priest, you pray with confidence, not with doubt.
C. The Prophetic Mantle
As we prepare for the "Night of Perfection" on Friday—where Prophet will minister on "Keys of the Kingdom" (Matthew 16:19)—understand that the prophetic is part of your royal identity.
The Keys of the Kingdom represent authority:
· The key of binding – shutting doors that should remain closed
· The key of loosing – opening doors that God has set before you
Biblical Reference: "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)
The keys are not given to the proud or the self-sufficient. They are given to those who, like Peter, have received revelation from the Father. They are given to those who know the King.
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POINT THREE: YOUR PURPOSE – PROCLAIMING THE KING'S PRAISES
A. Called Out of Darkness
The Scripture says you have been called "out of darkness into His marvelous light." This is not just about salvation—it is about transformation. You were once in darkness:
· Darkness of sin
· Darkness of confusion
· Darkness of bo***ge
· Darkness of identity crisis
But now, you are in light:
· Light of righteousness
· Light of revelation
· Light of freedom
· Light of royal identity
Biblical Reference: "I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness." (John 12:46)
B. Called to Proclaim
You were not saved just to sit in church. You were saved to "proclaim the praises of Him who called you." The word "proclaim" means to declare openly, to announce, to make known.
What are you to proclaim?
1. His excellencies – His goodness, His mercy, His power, His faithfulness
2. His marvelous works – What He has done in your life
3. His covenant promises – The King's Covenant that never fails
Biblical Reference: "Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples." (Psalm 96:3)
C. Living as Royal Priests Daily
The call to be a royal priest is not for Sundays only. It is for every day. Monday to Sunday, 5 PM to 7 PM—and every hour in between—you are to live as royalty.
How do you live as a royal priest daily?
1. In prayer – You have access to the King's presence anytime
2. In worship – You offer the sacrifice of praise continually
3. In service – You serve others as Christ's representative
4. In witness – You share the good news of the King's Covenant
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POINT FOUR: PREPARING FOR THE NIGHT OF PERFECTION
A. What is Perfection?
The "Night of Perfection" is not about being flawless in the flesh. It is about being complete in Christ. It is about entering into the fullness of your royal identity and divine authority.
Biblical Reference: "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)
Perfection in Scripture means maturity, completeness, being fully equipped for every good work.
B. Preparing Your Garments
As priests, we must examine our garments. In the Old Testament, the priests had to be consecrated before they could minister. Today, we are consecrated by the blood of Jesus, but we must also walk in holiness.
Biblical Reference: "Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Ask yourself:
· Are there areas of sin I need to confess?
· Are there relationships I need to restore?
· Are there vows I need to fulfill?
· Is there a surrender I need to make?
C. The Keys Are Waiting
On Friday, the Prophet will minister on the Keys of the Kingdom. But you can begin to access those keys today. The keys are not just for Friday—they are for now. They are for every believer who walks in royal identity.
Biblical Reference: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)
The King is inviting you to come boldly. The door is open. The keys are in your hands. What will you bind? What will you loose?
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CONCLUSION
Beloved of God, you are not ordinary. You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own special possession. You have been called out of darkness into marvelous light. You have been given access to the King's presence. You have been entrusted with the Keys of the Kingdom.
The King's Covenant is your foundation. Your royal identity is your reality. Your divine authority is your inheritance.
As we continue through these Days of Royal Identity and Divine Authority, walk in the fullness of who you are. Don't shrink back. Don't live below your privilege. You are a child of the King. You are a royal priest. You have access to the throne. You carry the keys.
Biblical Reference: "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen." (Jude 1:24-25)
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PRAYER
Father, I thank You for choosing me. I thank You for making me a royal priest. I thank You for the King's Covenant sealed by the blood of Jesus. Today, I receive my royal identity. Today, I walk in divine authority. I declare that I am not ordinary—I am a child of the King. I have access to Your presence. I carry the Keys of the Kingdom. I bind what must be bound; I loose what must be loosed. I proclaim Your praises. I declare Your excellencies. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen!
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Closing Charge:
"You are not just a servant; you are a son/daughter. You carry the King's DNA. Walk in that authority today. Tomorrow, and every day of this revival, remember who you are. You are a royal priest. You have access to the King's presence. Go in peace, and let the King's Covenant be manifested in your life!"
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Amen and Amen!
Prophet F.J. Ashubiojo (Baba Alasepe)
