June 2025 - The Royal We

“I pray for them all to be joined together as one even as you and I, Father, are joined together as one.

I pray for them to become one with us so that the world will recognize that you sent me.”

John 17:21 TPT

The Royal We

I’ve heard this phrase used many times, and context clues have always led me to a decent understanding of its intended meaning. While reflecting on our theme, “One with Him,” the phrase “the royal we” popped into my mind, so I decided to look up its origin. It turns out it was originally used to invoke the concept of the divine right of kings—suggesting the monarch spoke for both themselves and God. Today, the phrase is often used informally or humorously to sound pompous or to shift responsibility away from oneself.

It’s a good thing we no longer blindly take any one man’s word as speaking for God. That said, what if we dared to adopt this phrase more intentionally when it comes to our walk with the Lord? I believe it can help us align more deeply with the reality that we are, in fact, one with Christ. We are already united. It’s no longer just “I say” and “He says.” It’s now “the royal we.” There is no longer any divide between us.

I understand it might sound pompous or arrogant to some. But when we truly grasp the reality of being one with Him, we recognize that none of this is possible without the Lord. We can’t do it on our own. At the same time, it’s almost insulting to continue speaking as if a divide still exists—when Jesus has already removed it.

So whatever phrase or way of thinking helps you align with the truth that you are already united with Christ—and that there is no longer any separation—embrace it. We share the mind of Christ (Colossians 3:1–3), and it’s not pompous or arrogant to agree with the Lord.