Day 82 - Our Inheritance

"It really is a revelation that Jesus didn't only die for our sins but also because He died his testament (new covenant) goes in to effect giving us life, restored privilege and position in His kingdom and blessings. Our inheritance is Him! How far we go to get a worldly inheritance and yet Christians stop at Jesus died for my sins alone and never move on to take hold of Him as their inheritance. May we travel and fight and go great lengths to find Him and His wealth of love."

I think of the prodigal son who asked for his inheritance from his father and got it. Yes he squandered it but he got it nonetheless. Did you also know his brother who wouldn't come in the the party had an inheritance. He was bellyaching that he never had a little goat for him and his friends when his dad came and set him straight. Do you remember what the Father said to the older son? He said "All that I have is yours." 

That is a pretty amazing thought. Everything that is God's is ours. He is our Father and anything that is His is also ours. That means we can go get in God's fridge and eat the food we find. We can drive God's car and swim in the pool. 

All that He has is ours. He didn't even withhold His Son Jesus so why would He withhold any other good thing from us? Go on, ask God in prayer for what you need. He will give it freely. It is yours because He gave it all at the cross. 

How does knowing you have an inheritance from God change your life? How have you taken part in your inheritance from God?

Day 13 - Legacy

"I gave my son my Bible from when I was a kid. It was neat to see how my mom had dated it from 1985. Almost 30 years later here I am handing it to my son. He was so excited and wanted to have me read from it tonight. What a treasure to pass on the same Bible that I remember going through and looking at all the pictures placed throughout the pages. Maybe it was those pictures and stories that gave me such a love of the Bible early on. That and my parents prayers and example for sure."

It is so important as parents to connect with our children as much as we can. Often my children will ask me what my childhood was like. I realize that they want to relate with me. With as much responsibility as I have and the demands that come with life and ministry I try to get time every day to connect with my children and show them love. Some days it is quantity, all days I go for quality.

My brother-in-law recently preached about love. More specifically how we can show love. He made the statement that we can show love because we have received the love of God. It is so true. How could I show my children love if I had never been loved? My parents have been examples of godliness and have influenced me to be a better person and Christian. I know they pray for me. They have left a legacy that I am now giving to my children.

Even if you didn't have great parents or if you don't have children you can leave a legacy. People are always watching. You have influence! God made you for this time and placed you where you are for a purpose. Your Heavenly Father has loved you and given you everything you need to impact earth and eternity!

Do you have anything your parents gave you (physically or through example) that you want to pass on to your children? What kind of legacy are you building?