“Crowned In This Hour: The Elect Rising To Rule With Christ”

“Crowned in This Hour: The Elect Rising to Rule with Christ”

Unveiling the Present Reign of Christ and the Manifestation of His Chosen Ones

INTRODUCTION
Crowned in This Hour: The Elect Rising to Rule with Christ

“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame…” (Revelation 3:21)

We are living in the most decisive hour of spiritual history. The Church Age is fading, and the Kingdom is rising. This is not just a prophetic shift — it is a divine unveiling. The Lord is not only revealing His plans for the nations — He is revealing His people, the elect, who are crowned and called to rule with Christ.

For too long, the Church has preached escape instead of dominion. The message has been one of survival, not sovereignty. But the Spirit is now speaking with clarity: the overcomers are not leaving — they are ascending the throne. The elect are not waiting for heaven — they are walking in union with the reigning King now.

This is not fantasy. This is not future. This is the reality of Zion.
A people purified by fire. Chosen in Him before the foundation of the world.
Marked by intimacy. Prepared through process. Crowned in this hour.

This book is written for those who know they were born for more — not just to be saved, but to reign. Not just to believe, but to become. Not just to attend church, but to carry the very government of God in the earth.

Throughout these chapters, we will unveil the high calling of the elect. We will explore what it means to wear the crown now — not in pride or performance, but in oneness with the Lamb. We will uncover how the reign of Christ is already flowing in the Spirit, and how His chosen ones are rising to set order, bring judgment, and release restoration in the nations.

You are not disqualified. You are not waiting.
If Christ is reigning — and He is — then so are you.

Let the crowns be revealed.
Let the elect rise.
Let the Kingdom come — through you.

CHAPTER ONE
The Crown Is Given Now — Not Later
“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne…”
(Revelation 3:21)

The religious systems of this age have promised crowns in the sweet by and by — but the Spirit is speaking of crowns now. There is a throne already occupied by Christ, and He is not sitting there alone. He has invited a people — a ruling company — to sit with Him, not someday after death, but now, in the Spirit.

Many wait for heaven to reign, but the elect have heard the upward call even while walking the earth. They are not motivated by reward or ego, but by union. These are the ones who overcome — not because of their strength, but because Christ is being formed within them. And to these, the crown is not only promised — it is placed.

The Crown Is a Symbol of Authority Now
In Revelation 4, John saw twenty-four elders seated upon thrones. They wore crowns of gold, not because they had died and gone to heaven, but because they represented a governmental company, seated in Spirit, ruling by the life of the Lamb. These crowns speak of victory, authority, and a divine calling fulfilled.

Too many in the Church have believed the lie that spiritual authority is reserved for another time, another realm. But the Word of God is clear — we are seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). That is not poetic language; it is spiritual reality.

You are not waiting for your crown. The crown is being offered now.

The Overcomer’s Throne Is Not After Death — It’s in the Spirit
To “sit with Him in His throne” does not mean floating on a cloud in eternity. It means participating in His government right now. The throne represents dominion. The elect are not given thrones to decorate heaven — they are entrusted with thrones to administer Kingdom order in the earth.

Jesus overcame and ascended. The elect overcome and ascend in Him. This is not physical — this is a spiritual elevation that grants divine insight, ruling vision, and the authority to speak as heaven speaks. It’s not about control — it’s about bringing divine alignment through the mind and mouth of Christ.

The Crown Comes Through Union, Not Ambition
This crown is not earned through striving — it is received through oneness. The Lamb wears many crowns because He laid down His life. And those who wear crowns in Him do so because His nature has been formed in them. They rule not in pride, but in purity. Not in dominance, but in meekness. Not in noise, but in holy fire.

The elect are not seeking crowns to boast in their calling — they carry crowns because they’ve become one with the King. The throne isn’t a prize; it’s a position of divine responsibility to set spiritual order and establish truth in the earth.

This Hour Is Now — And the Crown Is Being Placed
The Spirit is placing crowns even now — not on those with platforms, but on those with posture. Not on the famous, but on the faithful. Not on the loudest, but on the yielded.

The crown is spiritual authority given to those who have overcome within. Those who have conquered ego, fear, and religion. Those who have been crushed like olives and now pour out the oil of heaven.

This is not the future. This is the now.

You have overcome because Christ overcame.
You are seated because Christ is seated.
You wear the crown not because of what you’ve done — but because of who you are in Him.
Rise up. The crown is already yours.

CHAPTER TWO
The Elect Are Not Church Members — They’re Kingdom Rulers
“And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”
(Revelation 5:10)

There is a great distinction being made in this hour. Not all who sit in pews are being prepared for thrones. Not all who attend services are being shaped for government. The Lord is calling forth a company out of the crowd — an elect people — not to merely gather, but to govern. Not to just believe in Christ, but to manifest Him in authority.

The elect are not just redeemed — they are ordained to reign.

The modern church has often trained believers to become better members, more faithful attendees, and more generous tithers. But that’s not Heaven’s highest goal. God is not raising up members of an earthly institution — He is maturing rulers in a heavenly Kingdom. The elect do not carry a membership card — they carry divine mandates.

Kings and Priests Unto God
Revelation 5:10 reveals the dual identity of the elect: kings and priests. As priests, we minister unto God. As kings, we administer God’s government. This is not just positional — it’s functional. The elect are not just called to worship in Spirit, but to rule in Spirit.

They intercede in secret, and they legislate in the heavenlies.
They release incense and wield scepters.
They cry “Holy” and declare “Let there be!”

You can sit in church for 30 years and never wear a crown.
But when the Spirit awakens you to your kingdom identity, everything changes.

Rulership Is Rooted in Revelation
True rulers are not puffed up — they are pierced by revelation. They have seen the Lamb on the throne. They have stood in the fire of God’s holiness. They’ve been crushed in secret and now speak from union, not opinion.

They don’t chase microphones.
They don’t need recognition.
They walk in unshakable authority because they know who they are — and whose they are.

Religion Trains Performers — Revelation Forms Rulers
The religious system has produced generations of performers — polished speakers, rehearsed altar calls, and crowds seeking blessings. But the Spirit is now producing rulers — those who speak with weight, decree with fire, and bring divine order wherever they go.

The elect do not just know the Word — they become the Word. They do not just echo sermons — they speak what they’ve seen in the throne room.

A Shift Is Happening: From Attenders to Administrators
The Spirit is shifting the identity of a remnant. They are no longer content to just attend church — they’re becoming administrators of the Kingdom. These are the ones who walk the earth with heaven in their bones. When they speak, atmospheres shift. When they decree, demons flee. When they walk into a room, divine alignment begins.

They carry governmental grace.
They bring prophetic order.
They reign with righteousness and truth.

You were not called to be a bench-warmer in a religious building.
You were chosen to be a priest before God and a king in the earth.
This is your identity — and your hour to reign has come.

CHAPTER THREE
Thrones, Scepters, and Seals: The Authority of the Overcomer
“I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them…”
(Revelation 20:4)

The symbols of rulership in the Kingdom are not golden chairs, worldly crowns, or political influence — they are thrones, scepters, and seals in the Spirit. These are not natural relics but heavenly realities granted to those who overcome.

Thrones speak of positioning.
Scepters represent authority.
Seals speak of ownership and identity.

And to the elect — these are not future rewards.
They are present realities given by the Lamb to those who have been tested, proven, and made one with Him.

Thrones: The Position of Government
In the realm of the Spirit, a throne is not a chair — it is a place of spiritual dominion. To sit in a throne means to function from a higher perspective, with divine clarity and governmental purpose.

The overcomers are not just seated — they are enthroned. They have come through death to self, surrender to the cross, and resurrection in Christ. Their authority does not come from education or title — it comes from positioning in union with Jesus Christ.

Thrones are not just symbolic — they are the places from which Kingdom decrees go forth. Every word spoken from that throne carries judgment, mercy, alignment, and life.

Scepters: The Power to Decree
“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of Thy kingdom is a right scepter.”
(Psalm 45:6)

A scepter represents the right to speak and the power to command. In the hand of the overcomer, it is not a rod of pride — it is a rod of righteousness.

The elect are not just praying — they are declaring.
They don’t beg — they command with authority that flows from Christ Himself.
They do not speak from emotion — they speak what the Spirit speaks, with precision and purity.

When God entrusts you with a scepter, He entrusts you with His voice. And the voice of the elect is the echo of heaven on earth.

Seals: The Mark of Identity and Ownership
“The Lord knoweth them that are His…”
(2 Timothy 2:19)

The overcomers are marked with a seal. It is the mark of sonship — ownership — divine possession. They have been sealed by the Holy Spirit, and their lives are not their own. They belong entirely to the Lamb.

That seal also protects. It authorizes. It identifies.
The elect do not fear judgment — they carry the seal of divine approval, not because of works, but because of identity in Christ.

This seal gives them access to scrolls others cannot open, insight others cannot see, and places others dare not go.

The Authority of the Elect Is Not Earned — It’s Entrusted
God does not give authority to the gifted. He gives it to the broken, the faithful, and the yielded. The elect have authority because they have passed through the fire, walked through the crushing, and come out as vessels of glory.

The throne is not for those who seek it — it is for those who are shaped for it.
The scepter is not for those who want power — it’s for those who have laid their lives down in love.
The seal is not for the famous — it’s for the faithful.

You’ve been given a throne — walk in dominion.
You’ve been handed a scepter — speak with authority.
You’ve been marked with a seal — you belong to the King.
Now reign with Him — in Spirit, in truth, and in glory.

CHAPTER FOUR
The Present Reign of Christ — Not Future, But Now
“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at My right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”
(Psalm 110:1)

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”
(Matthew 28:18)

We are not waiting for Jesus to reign — He is reigning now. The idea that Christ is only coming to reign in some future dispensation has robbed the Church of its present power. The truth is this: the King is already seated, the Kingdom is already in motion, and the elect are being called to rule with Him now in Spirit and truth.

Religion pushes everything into the future — someday, one day, in heaven. But the Spirit is declaring “Now is the time!” The throne is not empty. The reign of Christ is not postponed. The victory is not delayed. It is already finished — and the King is enthroned.

Christ Is Already Seated — And So Are You
Paul wrote in Ephesians 1:20–22 that Christ is seated at the right hand of God, far above all principality, power, and dominion. But Paul didn’t stop there — in Ephesians 2:6 he says:
“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

This is not metaphor — this is revelation.
This is not future — this is present tense reality.

You are seated with Christ now.
He is reigning now.
So why would your authority wait until later?

The Kingdom of God Is Present and Increasing
“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end…”
(Isaiah 9:7)

His government is not decreasing — it’s increasing. Not after the rapture. Not after the great tribulation. Now.

The increase of the Kingdom is not found in cathedrals or crusades — it is found in the hearts of the elect, who know that they are not only citizens, but carriers of divine government.

Christ reigns now — through a people who have yielded their lives to His Lordship.

Reigning in Life Now, Not Just in Eternity
“They which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.”
(Romans 5:17)

You are not called to reign in heaven only — you are called to reign in life. In your decisions. In your spirit. In your identity. In the realm of influence God has entrusted to you.

To reign in life means to walk in such union with Christ that every thought, every word, and every action is governed by the Spirit.

You do not wait for a crown — you wear it.
You do not wait for dominion — you release it.
You do not wait to overcome — you overcome now because the King lives in you.

Christ’s Throne Is Active — And So Is Yours
He is not pacing heaven waiting for the “end of the age.”
He is not preparing to someday be King.
He is King of kings now.
He is seated in triumph, ruling from the right hand of power — and He is inviting His elect to rule in alignment with Him, not in the flesh, but in the Spirit.

Your throne is not a stage.
Your throne is not on social media.
Your throne is the place of Spirit-born authority where Christ’s life rules through you.

The reign of Christ is not coming — it has come.
And His reign is revealed through you, the elect.
Let the kings arise. Let Zion govern. Let Christ reign now — through a people made ready.

CHAPTER FIVE
The Separation of Zion from Babylon
“Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”
(Revelation 18:4)

There is a divine call echoing across the heavens in this very hour — a call not to the sinner, but to the saints. It is not a call to the world, but to those who still dwell in a system God is shaking. That call is simple but final:

Come out of her, My people.

Babylon is not just a city.
It is not merely political.
It is a spiritual system, clothed in religious garments, intoxicated with mixture, built on tradition, and void of the Spirit of Truth.

And Zion — the true Church — is being called out.
Called out of confusion.
Called out of compromise.
Called out of man-made ministry structures.
Called into the holy mountain of God.

What Is Babylon?
Babylon is the counterfeit church system.
It has the look of godliness but denies the power.
It preaches about Jesus but won’t let Him reign.
It honors the letter of the Word but rejects the Spirit.
It mixes the holy with the profane — and calls it Christianity.

Babylon teaches escape, performance, and fear.
Zion teaches union, identity, and dominion.

Babylon holds the people of God in bondage to tradition, fear of man, and emotional hype.
But Zion births sons — a ruling company formed in the wilderness and crowned in the Spirit.

Zion Is Rising — Babylon Is Falling
“How is the faithful city become an harlot!”
(Isaiah 1:21)

Babylon is being exposed — not by natural war, but by the light of revelation.
The Spirit is shining upon the lies, shaking the false foundations, and removing every form of man-made control that has tried to imitate the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, Zion is arising.

Zion is the dwelling place of God in a people.
Zion is the true city of the King.
Zion is a realm where the Lamb reigns, the Word flows, and the overcomers live in union with Christ.

The Elect Are Called to Cross Over
The elect are not stuck in Babylon. They are crossing over — from mixture to maturity, from performance to presence, from religion to revelation.

This is a Red Sea moment — a parting between the systems of man and the government of God.

Those who hear the call will rise.
Those who resist will remain in confusion.
But the Lamb is calling His own to come out, to come up, and to come into the fullness of His Kingdom.

The Separation Is Not Judgment — It’s Mercy
God is not casting people away — He is calling them out.
He is not destroying them — He is rescuing them.
The fall of Babylon is not the fall of people — it is the fall of false systems that have kept His people bound.

The elect are not angry — they are awakened.
They do not curse Babylon — they rise from her ruins to become Zion, the joy of the whole earth.

You were not born to serve the system — you were chosen to manifest the Kingdom.
Come out of Babylon.
Come into Zion.
Let the elect arise.

CHAPTER SIX
The Rise of the Two Witnesses and the Voice from the Throne
“And I will give power unto My two witnesses, and they shall prophesy…”
(Revelation 11:3)

“Out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices…”
(Revelation 4:5)

There is a company rising — not two men, but a prophetic people who stand in the spirit and power of the two witnesses. They are not sent by the religious system. They are not backed by denomination. They are born out of union with Christ and speak with the voice of the throne.

They are witnesses — not of religion, but of glory.
Not of judgment alone, but of righteousness, truth, and power.
Their voice is heaven’s echo. Their presence is heaven’s invasion.
They declare what they have seen — and they release what they have become.

These witnesses do not simply preach sermons.
They embody the message.

The Two Witnesses Are a Prophetic Company
The “two” is symbolic — not numeric. These witnesses stand in the spirit of Moses and Elijah:

Like Moses, they release judgment on systems that enslave.

Like Elijah, they confront false worship and call down holy fire.

They prophesy clothed in sackcloth — meaning they have walked through crushing, purification, and brokenness. These are not showmen — they are servants who burn with the Word of the Lord.

They are prophets and priests.
Sons and servants.
Lions and lambs.
They stand between heaven and earth, and they speak what they’ve heard from the throne.

The Voice from the Throne Is Roaring Again
“And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God…”
(Revelation 19:5)

The voice of the throne is not a whisper — it is a roar.
And the elect are becoming the amplification of that voice in the earth.

When these witnesses speak, heaven responds.
They don’t prophesy to entertain — they decree to shift atmospheres.
They don’t shout to stir crowds — they release creative power to align creation with the will of the King.

The World Will Hate Their Message — But Heaven Will Confirm It
The system hates the two witnesses because their words confront compromise. Their authority shuts up the heavens, stops the mouths of serpents, and tears down false altars.

They don’t flatter Babylon — they judge her.

But even as the world resists, heaven backs them.
Signs follow their sound.
Fire proceeds from their mouths.
Glory marks their presence.
And though the beast may slay them, God raises them up in full resurrection power.

These Witnesses Prepare the Way for the Throne
Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ’s first coming, this prophetic company is preparing the way for the manifestation of the throne in the earth.

They are not end-time sideshows — they are God’s governmental heralds, paving the way for the Manchild, for the overcomers, and for the age of dominion.

They don’t carry religion — they carry the testimony of Jesus Christ.

The voice is rising.
The witnesses are speaking.
The throne is thundering through a people.
The elect are not silent — they are the sound of God in the earth.

CHAPTER SEVEN
Crowned in Fire — The Purification of the Chosen Ones
“He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi…”
(Malachi 3:3)

“Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you… but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings…”
(1 Peter 4:12–13)

Before there is a crown, there is a furnace.
Before the throne is occupied, the fire must do its work.

God does not anoint the unprocessed.
He does not place scepters in the hands of the unbroken.
He crowns His chosen in fire — fire that burns away mixture, pride, fear, and self-will until only Christ remains.

The elect are not just called — they are refined.
They do not ascend the throne by gifting — but by fire-born transformation.

The Fire Is Not to Destroy You — It’s to Reveal You
The fire that touches the elect is not the fire of wrath — it’s the fire of refining glory.

It burns, yes — but it doesn’t consume.
It strips, yes — but it doesn’t shame.
It melts the outer man, so the inner King may rise.

God is not angry with you in the fire — He is purifying you to trust you.
He is making sure that when you sit in His throne, you will represent His heart.

God Is Purifying the Sons of Levi
The priests of old were purified before they could minister before the Lord.
Likewise, the elect are being purified before they reign with Him.

This fire is not religious pain or carnal persecution — this is the refiner’s flame.

It reveals the gold in you.
It silences the false in you.
It removes every idol and entangles every hidden ambition.

You are not being punished — you are being qualified.

The Crown Only Fits Those Who Have Been Formed by Fire
God’s crown is not heavy for the head that has been humbled.
The scepter is not dangerous for the hand that has been crucified.
The throne is not seductive for the one who has been through the furnace and come out empty of self and full of Christ.

The fire produces a king who leads like the Lamb.
One who governs with mercy.
One who speaks with truth.
One who serves in power, because they’ve been shaped by pain.

The Elect Are Being Crowned in Fire — Right Now
If you’re in the fire — rejoice.
If your dreams are dying, and your ego is crushed — rejoice.
If all your flesh is being stripped and your prayers seem unanswered — you are not forsaken. You are being crowned.

The fire does not mean God is far — it means He is closer than ever.

Because only the elect can endure this level of fire — and only the King’s sons are crowned in its flame.

You were not born to burn out.
You were born to burn pure.
And out of that holy fire, a ruler is rising — crowned by God, formed in flame, and ready to reign.

CHAPTER EIGHT
A People Born for the Throne
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee…”
(Jeremiah 1:5)

“And the kingdom and dominion… shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High…”
(Daniel 7:27)

The elect are not an afterthought.
They are not a reaction to the devil’s schemes or the failures of the Church.
They are a foreordained people, chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world — born for the throne.

These are not common believers merely trying to get to heaven.
They are sons of destiny, raised in the fire, shaped by the Spirit, and ordained to rule with Christ in this age and in the ages to come.

They were born for government.
Born for union.
Born for glory.

Chosen Before Time — Revealed in This Time
Before you were born in the natural, you were known in the Spirit.
Before you were ever broken, you were called.
Before you ever failed, God had already written your name in His book.

The elect carry an eternal imprint — a divine code of kingship.
When they hear the voice of the Spirit, something awakens.
Not religion. Not ambition. But identity.

They begin to remember what they were always meant to be — priests and kings unto God.

Born to Reign — Not Just to Be Saved
Salvation is the door — but reigning is the destiny.
Many stop at the cross, but the elect continue to the throne.

They are not satisfied with escaping sin — they want to manifest the Son.
They are not content with church attendance — they are driven by heavenly assignment.
They are not just trying to get in — they are here to bring the Kingdom in.

This people walks with authority not because they studied — but because they were born for this.

Everything You’ve Walked Through Was Training for Reign
Every trial.
Every wilderness.
Every betrayal.
Every delay.
All of it was part of the divine preparation to shape you into a ruler who reflects Christ.

The elect are not made in comfort — they are made in crushing.
Their garments are not robes of religion — they are mantles of fire.

They’ve been misunderstood because they are marked.
They’ve been resisted because they are royal.
They’ve been hidden because they are being prepared to be revealed.

The Thrones Are Being Set — and the Elect Are Taking Their Place
“I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit…”
(Daniel 7:9)

The Spirit is not building religion — He is establishing a Kingdom.
The enemy is not winning — he is being overthrown.
And the elect are rising — not to boast, but to build.
Not to be served, but to govern in the Spirit.

You were not born to survive.
You were not born to blend in.
You were born to wear a crown, wield a scepter, and speak as one joined to the throne.

You are not common.
You are not random.
You are royal.
You are born of God, crowned with glory, and called to reign.
This is your hour.
Take your place.

CHAPTER NINE
Nations Shall Come to the Brightness of Your Rising
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth… but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”
(Isaiah 60:1–3)

The rising of the elect is not just for their benefit — it is for the awakening of the nations. Zion does not shine in secret. The overcomers do not rule in hiding. When Christ is revealed in His chosen ones, kings come, rulers tremble, and nations shift.

This is not about personal blessing — this is about global impact. The rising of the elect signals a change in the atmosphere. A new sound. A new order. A new expression of the Kingdom in the earth.

The nations aren’t looking for another denomination — they are groaning for the manifestation of the sons of God.

The Rising Is Visible — And It’s Global
Isaiah prophesied that when the glory of the Lord rises upon a people, darkness covers the earth — but light bursts forth in them. And that light draws nations. The darkness in the world will only increase… but so will the brightness of Zion.

This is not stage light.
Not spotlight.
But the Shekinah glory radiating from a people transformed by union with Christ.

You don’t have to advertise the rising.
The rising will be seen.

Kings Will Come to the Brightness — Because They See the Crown
Isaiah said, “kings shall come to the brightness of thy rising.” Why? Because they recognize something royal in you. They see something in you that no system, no religion, no world government can produce — the image of Christ enthroned in a people.

Your rising reveals:

Wisdom the world can’t explain

Peace the world can’t imitate

Authority the world can’t deny

The elect aren’t chasing platforms — platforms are coming to them. Because when you wear a crown in the Spirit, the kings of the earth will take notice.

This Rising Is Not Loud — It’s Luminous
You don’t have to fight for recognition.
You don’t need gimmicks or noise.
Your rising is in the brightness — not the volume.

The Spirit is raising up a people whose lives burn with the glory of God, and that light is magnetic. Nations will come not because of hype — but because of heaven.

The nations are tired of religion.
Tired of fear-based messages.
Tired of division and domination.
But they will run to the glory rising in Zion — the brightness of a people fully formed in Christ.

Zion Becomes the Mountain of the Lord
“And it shall come to pass… that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains… and all nations shall flow unto it.”
(Isaiah 2:2)

Zion is not a place — it is a people.
And that people is becoming the highest mountain — the governing order of the Spirit — from which Christ rules and nations are taught of His ways.

You are not just rising for your destiny.
You are rising for global demonstration.
To reveal the nature of God to a world that has forgotten His face.

You are rising — not just for your calling, but for the cry of the nations.
The brightness of your life is the answer to their darkness.
Shine, ruler of Zion. Shine, elect of God.
The nations are coming.
They will see. They will hear. They will come.

CHAPTER TEN
Ruling With Christ in the Ages to Come
“That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”
(Ephesians 2:7)

“And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years… This is the first resurrection… they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him…”
(Revelation 20:4–6)

The reign of the elect doesn’t end with this age — it extends through the ages to come. The authority we walk in now is just the beginning of a far greater unfolding of divine purpose. The thrones we occupy in the Spirit today are the training grounds for greater assignments in God’s eternal Kingdom.

You were not born for a moment.
You were not raised up for just a season.
You were predestined to reign with Christ through the ages, as He reconciles all things, brings every enemy under His feet, and fills the universe with His glory.

The crown you wear now is the firstfruit of an eternal reign.

The Kingdom Is Increasing — Forever
“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end…”
(Isaiah 9:7)

There is no expiration on the Kingdom.
It doesn’t pause. It doesn’t plateau. It increases forever — through a people joined in oneness with the King.

You were born into this Kingdom, not as a subject — but as a co-heir. And the increase of His reign is the increase of your assignment — now and beyond time itself.

We are not reigning temporarily. We are reigning perpetually.

From This Age Into the Next — The Reign Continues
The Church has focused so long on getting to heaven that it has ignored the truth: the elect are being trained for eternal government.

We are ruling in this present age through the Spirit.

We will rule in the coming ages with resurrected, immortal bodies.

We will administer God’s government, order, and restoration until every created realm is fully reconciled.

God’s plan doesn’t end at the end of time.
Time was created to train the rulers of eternity.

The First Resurrection — The First Dominion
“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection…”
(Revelation 20:6)

The first resurrection is the raising of an overcoming people — now in the Spirit, and ultimately in full manifestation. These are they who have followed the Lamb through death, fire, and transformation. They are firstborn sons, who receive the first dominion.

They shall:

Rule with Christ.

Administer judgment in righteousness.

Bring healing to the nations.

Restore all that was lost.

And reconcile creation through divine authority and love.

This Is Only the Beginning
The elect are not waiting to die — they’re preparing to govern forever.
This life is not the goal — it’s the launchpad.
Every trial, every crown, every moment of intimacy with Christ is preparing you to carry glory for the ages.

In the ages to come, you won’t be passive.
You’ll be active — ruling, reigning, restoring, and revealing the heart of the Father.

You were born for the throne.
You were refined in the fire.
You were crowned in this age — to reign in the next.
And as the ages roll forward, the elect shall reign with Christ forever.
This is your destiny.
This is your inheritance.
This is your hour — and your eternity.