Romans 8:16, 17 says: The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. Now that's a pretty big statement. What's an "heir", anyway? I'd say it's someone who inherits that which belongs to another.
So the next question is, If we're God's children and God's heirs, just what is it that we inherit? The answer's obvious, I'd say -- we inherit everything that He has! In other words, EVERYTHING that God has belongs to us! Can't get much better than that, can you?
And right on the heels of that thought comes still another question. What does God have that we can inherit? That's a loaded question if I ever heard one! You mean I'm the one who actually asked such a stupid question? Why, God has everything!!! And more besides!!! Here again it's time to get out your trusty paper and pencil and start making a written list! I'll start it for you. God's got peace, joy, love, strength, wisdom, understanding, kindness, patience, longsuffering.
So if God has all this "stuff", and if we're His heirs, as well as joint heirs with Christ, why don't WE have peace, joy, love, strength, wisdom, understanding, kindness, patience and longsuffering? Huh?
That's a question to meditate on not only throughout the day, but also as you go to bed tonight! Hope you come up with an answer! Let me know if you do.
We'll continue our discussion tomorrow!
Preacher's Kid
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