Webster’s Dictionary defines inheritance as: money, property,
etc., that is received from someone when that person dies. We receive our inheritance because Jesus died
on the cross to set us free from the law of sin and death. Praise God, he did not remain in the ground
but he rose again and is now seated at the right hand of God making
intercession for us daily. Romans 8:34 (NIV), “Who then is the one who
condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to
life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”
Praise God! We have a
beautiful inheritance waiting for us in heaven. Colossians 3:1-2, “Since you
have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of
heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think
about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” The life we live here on earth is not all
there is to our existence. Some day we will see Jesus face to face. We will
worship around the throne with all those who have gone before us. We must live
our lives with eternity in mind.
Ephesians 2:19 (ESV), “So then you are no longer strangers
and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the
household of God.” Webster’s Dictionary
defines aliens as: relating, belonging, or owing allegiance to another
country or government. Our citizenship
is in heaven and our allegiance must be there as well.
We also have an inheritance through Christ while we travel
this earthly path.
Romans 8:17,"And since we are his children, we are his
heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are
to share his glory, we must also share his suffering." We often only think of the blessings that
come from being heirs with Christ. We
need to understand that there may be suffering in this life too. However, we
have the promises of God to stand on in those times. Those promises are our inheritance here on
earth.
The Word promises:
Help
overcoming sin: 2 Peter 1:4, “And because of his glory and
excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises
that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption
caused by human desires.”
Forgiveness: 1 John
1:9, “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us
our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”
Future and Hope: Jeremiah
29:11, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans
for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’”
Help
Carrying the Load and Rest: Matthew 11:28-29, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all
of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you,
because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’”
Provision:
Philippians 4:19,"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all
your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ
Jesus."
Healing: 1 Peter
2:24,"He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we
can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are
healed."
The Word is full of promises that are ours to claim in this
lifetime. As we journey, God wants to
bless us with life abundant. Our inheritance
begins the moment we confess Jesus as Lord and will be fulfilled when we see
him face to face.
This life is temporary. It will be gone before we know it.
Our hope must lie in knowing that when we leave here we are going
home!!!!! This world is not our home we
are just passing through!!!!
Unless otherwise stated, all Scriptures are NLT.
Amen!!
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