Our Identity is Found in Our Nobility

Nobility, according to online dictionaries, can be defined as the following:

1. Possessing hereditary rank in a political system or social class
2. Having or showing qualities of high moral character, such as courage, generosity, or honor
3. Showing magnanimity (the habit of feeling and acting worthily under all circumstances)
4. Grand and stately in appearance; majestic

So, we see that the second characteristic identified in our name, CANDACE, is one that we gain through an inheritance. Princes and princesses, historically, are born into (or marry into) their nobility. It is a quality gained by way of relationship.

We may not  have been born into noble families, biologically, but through our second spiritual births, in Christ, we have inherited our position of nobility. We are daughters of the King, joint-heirs with Christ, royal priests, who must learn to live as such, regardless of our circumstances.

Lately, we have seen stories on the news and in magazines about the upcoming marriage of England's Prince William and Kate Middleton. As a princess, there will be certain expectations made.

A princess is expected to REPRESENT THE KING.
A princess is expected to GIVE UP HER RIGHTS FOR THE KINGDOM
A princess is expected to OVERCOME FEAR IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS
A princess is expected to DEMONSTRATE CHARITY AND GENEROSITY TO THOSE IN NEED
A princess is expected to FUNCTION WITH INTEGRITY AND GRACE

What are some of the characteristics that you expect of a princess?

Throughout this month, we will look at these and others on our continued journey to understand our identity in Christ...