Inheritance
A destitute young man’s famous uncle left him a fortune in his will.
On the day the uncle died, his nephew made this short note in his journal:
“Today, my uncle and I passed into a better life.”
If you are like most of us, you probably won’t inherit a pot-of-gold in this life.
Those who do inherit this world’s wealth often take the route of the prodigal son.
Isn’t there something better? Absolutely!
In the Scriptures-
– much is said about inheritance.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” (1 Peter 1:3-5).
You may wonder
–What is my inheritance?
One blessing of being in God’s family is-
– according to Romans 8:17,
– you are a joint-heir (KJV) or a fellow heir (ESV) with Christ.
You share His eternal life and all the riches that God has prepared from the foundation of the earth. (Matthew 25:34).
Another facet of your inheritance is that you will rule with Christ. You are “an heir of the kingdom” of Christ. (James 2:5). Revelation 5:9-10 tells you about your reign upon the earth with Christ.
The redeemed from every tribes and tongues and peoples and nations will reign as co-rulers with Christ. Joint inheritance means joint rulership.
You may read of other benefits of your inheritance in Revelation 21:1-7. Rejoice that Christ the Saviour came into the world to-
– save you,
– make you His brother in the family of God,
– His co-heir and co-ruler with Him.
Thank Him for making you a part of His eternal family!
(PR)