Have you ever considered that we are heirs? We have an inheritance. The Bible says we are co-heirs with Christ. Now, an inheritance is mine simply because I am a child. I don’t have to work for it or earn it. Others may contest it but I can pull out the Will (The New Testament) and say, “See, it says it right here, this legally belongs to me.” So what...
Inheritance
If we are in Christ, then we are Abraham seed and therefore an heir. What did we inherit? 1. We are a member of the Body of Christ, a great nation. We have brothers and sisters in Africa, Asia, South America and all around the world. We inherited an international family. (Genesis 12:2) 2. We are blessed to be a blessing. God has equipped us with every spiritual blessing. (Genesis...
The Challenge Week 6 Day 5
Here is an amazing promise: “In this world we are like Jesus!” Now that sounds lofty maybe even blasphemous. But it is a promise found in the Bible. What exactly does that mean? Will I be sinless? Will I be crucified? I believe it means, because of the atoning finished work of the cross, I can: Love others like Jesus Heal like Jesus Demonstrate compassion like Jesus Befriend like Jesus...
The Challenge Week 6 Day 4
“Teach us to pray,” the disciples asked. I don’t think they were prepared for the revolutionary prayer Jesus was about to give them. “Our Father..” wait a minute. Shouldn’t I address God as Jehovah, El Elon, Master? No, when you pray, remember He is first and foremost, “Abba, Daddy, Papa.” We are His children. He’s our Dad. We approach Him as a child sitting in a loving, generous Father’s lap,...
The Challenge – Week 6 Day 2
Do you think Jesus feared? Probably not. Even when He was facing the cross, knowing He would be beaten and crucified, I don’t think he feared. He was hesitant perhaps, but not fearful. How do you think Jesus could face this world without falling prey to fear? Perhaps He knew He was a Son. Knowing your Father is Almighty God, maker of the universe, parter of the sea, healer of...
The Challenge Week 5 – Day 1
WEEK 6 – I AM AN HEIR (Ephesians 1:11) The coveted and honored birthright. It was bestowed upon the first born son. The birthright allowed the first born son to receive a double portion of his father’s inheritance. The eldest son was considered the priest of the family and inherited the judicial authority of his father. Firstborn sons were respected, exalted and favored in their families and communities. Jesus, God’s...
Blessed to be a Blessing
If you are in Christ Jesus then you are Abraham’s seed and an heir according to the promise. What have you inherited? “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through...