The Heart of a King

Kingship doesn’t start with a crown. It starts with a heart that’s been wrecked by the presence of God and rebuilt by His love. Long before David ever sat on a throne, he was already kingly. Why? Because Heaven had already crowned him in the Spirit. 

David didn’t wait for a title to act like royalty. He worshipped in the wilderness, fought giants with slingshots, and honored God when no one was watching. That’s the heart of a king—humble, brave, and full of fire for the Lord. 

But not all kings carry the same heart. 

Saul was anointed, but he never pursued God. He chased donkeys instead of destiny. He feared the people more than he feared the Lord. His kingship was about position, not presence. He never called God his own. He called Him “Samuel’s God.” 

David was different. He was a warrior, a worshipper, a prophet, and a king. He led from the front lines, fought for covenant, and danced like a madman before the Lord. His heart was after God’s own heart, and that made him kingly long before the crown ever touched his head. 

Jesus didn’t call Himself the son of Saul. He called Himself the Son of David. That’s Heaven’s endorsement of a kingly heart. 

And here’s the truth: you carry that same DNA. You’ve been anointed to rule. Not over people, but over fear, over compromise, over every lie that says you’re not enough. You are royalty in the eyes of your Father. You’re not waiting to become kingly. You already are. 

Brew on This:
What are you chasing most in this season—God’s heart or life’s distractions? How does your heart reflect the kingly identity He’s given you?