Our scripture this morning is Galatians 4:4-7.
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.
How inspiring and comforting to hear “Since you are His child, God has made you also an heir”. To put it in more common terms, we are written into the will to receive an inheritance from God. As if He hasn’t already blessed us richly enough through our very existence and all the gifts of creation, God still has more to give us.
While a will is a legally binding document in our society, God’s inheritance for us is eternal. There are requirements and responsibilities we must fulfill under God’s law in order to be part of the inheritance as well. God loves us so much He has made a way for us to be redeemed from our sin and claim the promised gifts.
Are you ready to be an heir of God’s kingdom? It isn’t always easy but it is always worth it! God has instructed us and blessed us to follow the example of Jesus, and to join with Him in life everlasting.
Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Your love given to us to share with the world. May we reach out to others that all may be heirs in Your kingdom. Amen.