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Be Purposeful | Family ~ Heavenly Heritage Romans 8:16-17 “... The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,...” I wanted to focus more today on us as children of God. When we focus on the original purpose of ‘family,’ we will be transformed and our earthly family becomes more attentive to us. Based upon this verse, we are elevated into the position of co-heir with the Messiah; fellow-heir with Christ – joint-heir with Jesus; sharing God’s immeasurably rich inheritance with Him. As children of God, we are His heirs. Much like an earthly father leaves his children an inheritance, our heavenly Father bestows upon us an inheritance as well. But there is one major condition… we must be His child. We must be born again into His family, and pick up our cross to follow Him no matter what the cost. So what does it really mean that we are joint-heirs with Christ? It means that we share in His life example. We surrender our hearts to Him in all things, and we allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide our lives. PLAN BE. As family, as an heir, we are born for this purpose...to be a blessing. As God’s children, "adopted" into His family, we have been assured an inheritance from our Heavenly Father. "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ," Romans 8:17. This heavenly heritage is God’s purpose and will for us. We receive the promise of our inheritance by hearing the word of truth and believing in Christ. When we understand and value the glory that awaits us, we are better able to endure whatever comes our way in this life. We can give God praise even during trials because we have His guarantee that we will receive all He has promised: "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all" 2 Corinthians 4:17. Prayer: Dear Lord, it’s amazing to me they my inheritance comes to me strictly by saying ‘Yes’ to Jesus Christ. Being heirs of God is one part of my inheritance, but being a joint-heirs with Christ is yet another. What an awesome thought that I have received an inheritance together with Jesus Christ! How humbling these thoughts are. How grateful I am. As an heir, I do not have to work to earn my inheritance. Help me to remember this always, and that the purpose of being a co-heir WITH Christ, my brother, is to be a blessing to others. To Be like Christ. Help me remain mindful, purposeful, grateful and honored as part of your Amazing Heritage, Amen. Cheers to your PLAN BE, Sandi References: Alyssa J Howard Living by the LIght of the King | allyssajhoward.com Be Designed to Be
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