Thank God For Our Heritage!
Recently I attended a sermon by Dr. Bill Winston who preached an
inspiring message. One of his points was about the heritage of those that love God. I had been very familiar with the scripture
that God owns the universe and everything in it (Psalm 24:1). However, Dr. Winston reminded the listeners
that God has already given the earth to mankind (Psalm 115:16). It is ours; we do not have to make a deal to
get what we deserve.
Stories you may hear about people successfully bargaining with
the devil for a desired item or outcome are lies. He does not have it to give. He simply has a world system that he unsuccessfully
tried to sell to Jesus (Luke 4:5-8).
We have been given something unimaginably greater. It is God’s pleasure to give the saints His
kingdom (Luke 12:32). Since we are heirs
and joint heirs with Christ Jesus (Romans 8:17), we do not have to make side
deals with the devil to get prosperity, fame, or fortune.
Today when you feel that you have been defeated in life,
remember that God has given you the earth and His kingdom. We have been everything that pertains to life
and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). We do not
have to worship the devil to get temporary goodies, we have blessings now and
in the world to come because we simply cannot be defeated by the devil, his
lies, or his activities (Isaiah 54:17).
We have a great heritage in Christ.
Please comment below and
tell how you decided to appreciate your heritage with Christ. It may help
someone who needs to know what they have in Christ.
Psalm 24:1
New International Version (NIV)
1 The earth is the
Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
Psalm
115:16
New International Version (NIV)
16 The highest
heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.
Luke 4:5-8
New International Version (NIV)
5 The
devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms
of the world.
6 And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.
7 If you worship me, it will all be yours.”
6 And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.
7 If you worship me, it will all be yours.”
8 Jesus
answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’
Luke 12:32
King James Version (KJV)
32 Fear not, little
flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom
Isaiah
54:17
New International Version (NIV)
17 no weapon forged
against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses
you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and this is their
vindication from me,”
declares the Lord.
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