Inheritance

Ephesians 1 cont’d:

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,  to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory…

Are you set to receive an inheritance?  That’s great, if you are.  But you have no guarantee that the inheritance will still be there when you need it.  Things happen.  Money gets spent.  Stuff expires and deteriorates.  And even inheritances do not ensure a happy life. 

There are other things we inherit just because of our parents, like our bent towards a certain profession or skill, a tendency to flare up in anger because that’s what we saw them do, or we might be prone to addiction due to what our parents pass to us in our bloodstream when we’re born.

The inheritance we receive from Jesus is not like an earthly inheritance that may or may not be available when we need it.

The inheritance we receive from Him is ours – now – to know that all things work together for good – to the end that we will bring glory to his name.

That’s the inheritance that is sure, one that will ensure us a safe future, will provide for all of our needs, and will draw others to want to be part of His family.

Don’t seek an earthly inheritance.  Seek Him.  And everything else will fall into place.