Born to Reign
- Henley Samuel
- 9 hours ago
- 4 min read
February 22, 2026
Today, let's discover the incredible truth about who you are in Christ. You are not just another person trying to survive in this world. You carry a divine identity, created with purpose and destined for authority. As we explore this powerful message, prepare to see yourself through God's eyes and step into the fullness of what He has designed you to be.
Your Divine Brand
Think about premium brands like Apple. Whatever they create carries a certain value, a certain quality that sets it apart. The price reflects the excellence of the product. Now, here's a truth that will transform how you see yourself: you are precious because you are created by God Himself. You are His product, His masterpiece. You carry the brand of Heaven, and that makes you invaluable. Your worth is not determined by your circumstances, your past, or what others think of you. Your value comes from your Creator.
Freedom, Not Bondage
Do you know what the word "religion" actually means? It means "to bind." Religion binds you, ties you down with rules and regulations, keeping you in chains of performance and fear. But truth? Truth sets you free. Jesus didn't come to give you another set of rules to follow. He came to liberate you, to break every chain, to release you into the glorious freedom of being a child of God.
"Religion binds you, but truth sets you free."
Living for Jesus Today
Going to Heaven is actually the easy part. What's challenging is living for Jesus in this world, right here, right now. That's why you need to know the life and the truth. You need to understand what Jesus accomplished for you and how to walk in that reality every single day. This isn't about waiting for eternity. This is about experiencing the Kingdom of God in your present circumstances.
The Great Exchange
Why did Jesus become a curse on the cross? So that you could become a blessing. Scripture tells us that anyone hung on a tree is cursed, yet Christ became a curse for us to redeem us from the curse of the law.
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.'" - Galatians 3:13
This means sin has no claim on you. Poverty has no connection to you. Sickness has no relationship with you. But righteousness? God's holiness? His blessings? Those are yours. You have been connected to everything good, everything pure, everything powerful that flows from the Father's heart.
Created to Rule
Why did God create you? To rule. You were born to reign, to exercise authority, to walk in dominion. You are made in God's image. But where were you created from? Not just from dust. Yes, your body came from the earth, but your true identity comes from being fashioned in God's likeness, in His very nature.
"You are born to rule."
God created you to have authority over everything: the animals, the earth, all creation. When you begin to see yourself as a child of the King, everything changes. You're not just hoping to be royalty someday. You are royalty right now. You have authority and dominion over every circumstance, every challenge, every obstacle. When you think this way, when you believe this truth, you will experience it in your life.
The Perfect Picture
If you want to understand God, look at Christ. If you want to understand what humanity was meant to be, look at Christ. He is the perfect representation of both. And here's something powerful: what keeps you from sin is not your own strength or your fasting. It's His grace.
"We are saved by His grace."
Grace empowers you to live victoriously. Grace gives you the ability to overcome. Grace is not a license to sin but the power to live righteously. It's the Lord's enabling presence in your life that causes you to reign.
Reigning in Life
So that we may live, so that the Lord may rule, so that in this life we may reign. We can rise up against death itself and operate in the authority we've been given. You don't have to wait until Heaven to experience victory. You can reign in life right now, today, through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness that you have received through Jesus Christ.
Conclusion
Embrace who you are: a precious creation of the Most High God, made in His image, redeemed by His Son, and empowered by His Spirit. You are not bound by religion or limited by your past. You are free, you are blessed, and you are born to rule. Walk in that authority today, knowing that every good thing belongs to you because you belong to Him.
Reflect on This
How does understanding that you are "God's product" change the way you see your value and purpose?
In what areas of your life do you need to start exercising the authority and dominion that God has given you?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You that I am created in Your image and likeness. I declare that I am precious, valuable, and born to rule. I receive the truth that sets me free from every bondage of religion and fear. I am redeemed from the curse and connected to Your righteousness, holiness, and blessing. Sin, poverty, and sickness have no claim on me. I walk in Your grace, and I reign in this life through Jesus Christ. I am a child of the King, and I exercise the authority You have given me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
You are precious because you are created by God, carrying the brand of Heaven.
Religion binds, but truth sets you free to live in the liberty Christ purchased for you.
Christ became a curse so you could become a blessing, disconnecting you from sin, poverty, and sickness.
You are created in God's image to rule and reign with authority over every circumstance.
Grace, not your own strength, empowers you to live victoriously and reign in this life.
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