Are you looking forward to an inheritance? Is it an inheritance of physical possessions, land, or money? Has it been promised to you? Are you planning to leave an inheritance for your children? Are you giving them the best inheritance? Are you giving it to them now?
Inheritances can cause a lot of strife. Siblings who have always gotten along well can turn on one another, fighting over possessions, land, and money when their parents die. Even if the parents have a will, it may be contested by one or more siblings.
But we have a priceless inheritance if we have put our faith in Jesus Christ. Our inheritance includes ruling the world alongside Jesus. It includes an eternity of being in the presence of God. Our inheritance is not earned through our works or strict adherence to laws or doctrine but through our belief and faith in Jesus.
We like rules and checklists. We like to be able to say we are doing the right things. We like to check off things we have completed. We like to compare ourselves to others. But our walk of faith is not about rules, checklists, or competing with one another. Our faith is about following Jesus and His commands to love God and love our neighbor.
If we desire to follow Jesus, we will stop competing with one another, throw out the checklists, and worry less about rules. Instead, we will filter all we do with the question: “Am I doing this out of love?” Putting our faith in Jesus is not only about love but trust. We trust Him to follow through on His promises. We trust Him in the good times, the bad times, and everywhere in between. It is a continual trust we have in every moment of every day.
I pray we all look forward to the inheritance we have. I pray we know our righteousness comes through faith. I pray each one of us puts our trust and faith in Jesus Christ. You have an inheritance. Trust God’s promises. Put your faith in Jesus. Follow Jesus’ commands. Love God. Love your neighbor.
Romans 4:13 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith.
Marty Pressey 