Abraham stands out as one of the Bible characters we can refer to as a prince. Here is a proof of this assertion: “And the children of Heth answered Abraham, saying unto him, Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us…” (Genesis 23:5-6). A second classic case was Jacob. “And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.” (Genesis 32:28). The important thing to note here is that none of these two became a prince by chance. Abraham emerged as a prince after years of walking with God in absolute obedience. He had to undergo several changes. On the part of Jacob, God had to strip him of all worldly wisdom and manipulation. He also had to engage the Angel in an all-night of intercession. There is a price to pay before one becomes a prince in the kingdom.

There is a price to pay before one becomes a prince in the kingdom. However, the reward of being a prince far outstrips the hurdles we encounter on the way.

However, the reward of being a prince far outstrips the hurdles we encounter on the way. Let us look at Elijah again, a man we have justly described as a prince. All through the years of famine, Elijah enjoyed sumptuous provision; first through the ravens, and later through the widow. For those who attain to this level, provision can be taken as given. The next benefit is security. Ahab hunted for Elijah throughout all the countries. It was all in vain. Kingdom princes are such vital assets to God that He would always secure them. The privilege is there for everyone who has been redeemed by the Lord to rise from the low level of life. You can become a prince with all of its attendant benefits.