Most people in the world today are living under some form of bondage. Whether it is the slavery of debt, the tyranny of fear, or the religious “toiling” of trying to appease a distant God, the global system is designed to keep you in a state of perpetual struggle. This “slave mindset” is so pervasive that even many believers have accepted it as their normal reality.
However, the New Covenant was not designed to make you a better slave; it was designed to restore your original mandate to reign. Romans 5:17 (NKJV) declares that those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life. To be a ruler in a world of slaves, you must undergo a complete mental revolution.
1. Identify the Source of Your Authority
A slave’s life is dictated by external circumstances—the economy, the government, or their own past mistakes. A ruler’s life is dictated by an internal authority.
- Seated with Christ: Your authority does not come from your physical location or your social status. It comes from the fact that you are spiritually seated in heavenly places, far above every principality and power.
- The Ruler Anointing: You have been given the “Name above every name” as your legal power of attorney. When you speak, the spirit realm recognizes the signature of the King on your life.
2. Reject the “Toil” Economy
Slaves work to survive; rulers manage an inheritance. The world operates on a system of “sweat and struggle,” but the Kingdom operates on a system of “rest and receive.”
- From Wages to Gift: You cannot reign as a king if you are still trying to earn God’s favor through religious performance.
- Abundance is Your Right: Lack is a form of slavery. Christ became poor so that you might be rich. As a ruler, you don’t beg for a breakthrough; you decree the supply that was already released at the Cross.
3. Move from Sin-Consciousness to Righteousness-Consciousness
A slave is always mindful of their faults because a fault can lead to punishment. A ruler is mindful of their standing because their standing is the source of their power.
- The Mirror of Grace: Religion uses the Law to keep you “sin-conscious,” which effectively strips you of your authority.
- Perfected Forever: To reign, you must believe that you are currently as righteous as Jesus is. When you know you are perfected forever, you have the boldness to command your environment without the fear of being “unqualified.”
4. Master the Power of the Decree
In a world of slaves who complain about their problems, the ruler is the one who speaks to the problem.
- The Word of a King: Where the word of a king is, there is power. You are not meant to talk to God about the mountain; you are meant to talk for God to the mountain.
- Enforcing Victory: You don’t ask sickness to leave or lack to depart; you command it to bow to the Name of Jesus. You are the enforcer of the victory that was won at the Cross.
5. Dwell in the Rest of God
The ultimate sign of a ruler is peace. While the world is in a state of panic, the ruler is at rest, knowing that the “Finished Work” has already provided the solution.
- The Frequency of the Throne: Authority flows through a quiet heart. When you refuse to be moved by what you see and choose to be moved only by what God said, you are exercising true dominion.
Conclusion
Being a ruler in a world of slaves is about more than just personal success; it is about being a distribution center of the Kingdom. Slaves are “self-conscious,” but rulers are “supply-conscious.” You have been given the abundance of grace so that you can set others free and manifest the glory of the Father in every sphere of influence. Stop living like an orphan in the dust and start reigning like a son on the throne. The world is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God—it is time to take your seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn’t it arrogant to call myself a “ruler”?
It would be arrogant if you were reigning in your own strength. But reigning through the “gift of righteousness” is an act of submission to what God said about you. True humility is agreeing with God, even when it sounds “too good to be true.”
How do I reign over my emotions?
Your emotions are a part of your soul, but your authority is in your spirit. You reign over your emotions by speaking the Truth of the Word to your soul until it aligns with the peace of God.
Can a ruler still experience lack?
Lack may show up at your door, but it has no legal right to stay. A ruler doesn’t accept lack as “God’s will”; they recognize it as a part of the curse that Jesus broke and use their authority to command a transfer of resources.
How do I “activate” this ruler anointing today?
Start with your mouth. Wake up and declare: “I am a king and a priest in Christ Jesus. I am the righteousness of God. Today, I receive the abundance of grace to reign over every circumstance.”
This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.