Day 1: Created to Rule
Reading: Genesis 1:26-28
Devotional: Before sin entered the world, God declared humanity's purpose: to rule over creation under His authority. This wasn't about dominating others, but stewarding His gifts wisely. You were created not to be ruled by circumstances, addictions, or fears, but to exercise godly dominion over the world around you. This week, consider where you've surrendered authority that God intended you to have. Are you being productive and fruitful in your relationships, work, and spiritual life? God didn't create you to merely survive—He created you to thrive and rule well. Ask Him today to restore your understanding of your royal identity in Christ.

Day 2: The Heart of a True King
Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1-22
Devotional: David had every earthly reason to kill Saul, yet he refused because Saul was "the Lord's anointed." David understood something profound: true kingship means submitting to God's authority even when we have the power to act independently. This restraint revealed David's heart—he trusted God's timing over his own opportunity. Where are you tempted to take matters into your own hands rather than wait on God? True spiritual authority comes through surrender, not grasping. Like David, we must refuse to harm those God has placed in authority, even when they oppose us. Today, pray for those in leadership over you, trusting God to work His purposes.

Day 3: The Dangers of Disobedience
Reading: Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Kings 10:23-11:6
Devotional: Solomon received specific instructions for kingship: don't accumulate horses, wives, or excessive wealth, and read God's Word daily. He violated every command. His story warns us that wisdom without obedience leads to destruction. We can know what's right and still choose what's convenient, comfortable, or culturally acceptable. Solomon's downfall began when he stopped reading Scripture and started collecting things God forbade. What are you accumulating that God has warned against? What daily discipline with God's Word have you neglected? Return today to the foundation: write God's commands on your heart and read them daily. Wisdom applied through obedience preserves your kingdom.

Day 4: The King Nobody Expected
Reading: Luke 4:16-21; John 12:23-26
Devotional: Jesus came as a king, but not the kind anyone expected. The populists wanted a military conqueror; the elites wanted a political ally. Jesus offered neither. Instead, He demonstrated that true kingship means loving perfectly, healing the brokenhearted, training disciples, and sending them into the world. His kingdom advances not through political power but through sacrificial love. Like a seed dying to produce much fruit, Jesus showed that multiplication comes through death to self. Are you seeking worldly power or kingdom fruitfulness? Today, surrender your expectations of how God should work and embrace His unexpected ways. True authority flows from the cross, not the throne room.

Day 5: Reigning With Christ
Reading: Revelation 5:9-10; Romans 5:17
Devotional: The Bible's story ends with a stunning promise: you will reign on earth as a king or queen under Christ. This isn't metaphorical—it's your future reality. But the training ground is now. Every time you choose love over hate, truth over lies, prayer over panic, you're practicing for your eternal reign. You're learning to exercise authority under the King of Kings. The four commands—be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, subdue it—still apply. Love deeply, make disciples, spread the gospel, and conquer spiritual enemies through Scripture and prayer. Your preparation matters. Today, live as the royal priest you're called to be, seeking God's guidance and walking in His authority.

Weekly Challenge: Choose one of the four royal commands (love/be fruitful, disciple/multiply, share the gospel/fill the earth, or conquer lies/subdue) and take one concrete action this week to fulfill it under Christ's kingship.