Christ Our Inheritance

We live in one of the wealthiest counties in New York. It doesn't mean everyone (including myself) has the substantial income or financial means to enjoy luxury. At this time, my wife is without work so we live on a tight budget with most of my income paying for housing, food and other bills.

During our weekend trips (something that only cost as much as the gasoline needed in the car), we drive past by many beautiful and stately homes nestled on a hill over looking the Hudson River or near the coastline with a sweeping view of the Atlantic.

Jesus warns not store up treasure on earth where moth, rust or thieves can break in and steal (Matthew 6:19). Remember those beautiful homes? The taxes for some of these homes are so high as upward to $63,000.00 to over $100,000.00. And of course there are other expenses that come with owning such a home.

While God may have blessed some with the resources to have such wonderful and beautiful possessions, everyone one of us, including myself, is warned not to store up treasures on earth, but in heaven.

Even an inheritance can be depleted for any number of reasons. However, in Christ there is no end or lack to the riches of His inheritance as Isaiah 64:4 describes, “For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”

With our inheritance in Christ, comes a new position. In Romans 8:16-17 we are called heirs and co-heirs. Not only are we an heir who is the first in line of succession, but we are also co-heirs. This means we share in the inheritance of the heavenly Father with (or through) the chief heir, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is called the Firstborn (Colossians 1:15) and so the firstborn son receives a double portion (Deuteronomy 21:17). All said, through Christ we have a rich inheritance purchased by His blood that no one can take from us! An inheritance unlike any fading, worldly goods of homes, lands and other possessions. Christ is our inheritance.