A priesthood of kings, and a kingdom of priests! A company of overcomers, who have power with God and with men! As priests they have power with God, and as kings they have power with men. As priests they have “access by faith into this grace” of our holy standing; and as kings they have the power of God to rule and reign in all circumstances and over all opposing forces. As priests they can intercede with God on behalf of men; and as kings they can impart life and power and deliverance to the captive, and set the oppressed free. Such is the kingdom of Melchizedek.”
He reigns, but he also intercedes; and in fact he reigns by interceding. His very power and kingly authority is for the benefit and sake of others. Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore…” (Matt. 28:19). And again, “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” (Acts 1:8). He is King! and Priest! And He has designated His kingly authority and His priestly authority to such as are of Him and in Him.
In this realm the flesh “profiteth nothing.” Natural advantages, fleshly attainments, racial distinctions, educational standards, ecclesiastical success–these profit nothing. This priesthood knows nothing of father, mother, genealogy, beginning of days nor end of life. It is the sphere and realm of the Spirit of God, a priesthood and a Kingdom which the Sons of God shall enter into as they grow up into Christ.
Melchizedek signifies by his name, “King of righteousness.” He is also called King of Salem, and that means King of Peace. (Heb. 7:2). His ministry, therefore, is to establish righteousness and peace in those who are under sin’s dominion. And that, of course, is the very essence of the Kingdom of God. “The Kingdom of God is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Rom. 14:17).
~George Warnock
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Posted on 11-21-2013 – https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=584818581590640&set=pb.436004819805351.-2207520000.1385516062.&type=3&theater
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