We are all meant to be kings and queens who will rule with Christ in his Kingdom someday. Have you claimed the weight of royalty for yourself and others?

Just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones. Luke 22:29-30

Further In:  

• In general, how do you react to those who have "authority over" you?

• How would your behavior toward friends and family change if you were to treat them as fellow kings and queens?

• How does it feel to know that you are royalty in God's eyes?

• What responsibilities do you have as a co-ruler of the earth God has given you? As a fellow monarch alongside the poor and the helpless? Toward those who are younger or weaker than you?

• What are you going to do about it?

The Word on Being Royal

Take some time to read one or more of the following Bible passages:

Psalm 8; Mark 10:35-45; Luke 13:29-30; Romans 5:2; 1 Peter 2:17, 5:2-5

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Excerpted from Walking Through the Wardrobe: A Devotional Quest into The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. © 2005 Sarah Arthur. Reprinted by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.

Sarah Arthur is the best-selling author of Walking with Frodo, Walking with Bilbo, and Dating Mr. Darcy. A devoted student of C.S. Lewis' works, she graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in literature and Christian education. She was a full-time youth director for several years, has written for Relevant magazine and other periodicals, serves on the board for the annual northern Michigan C.S. Lewis Festival. Her husband, Tom, built her website www.saraharthur.com.