Heritage
Heritage has become a big deal over the last several decades. People research their genealogy, hoping to find something amazing about their family heritage. Sometimes, what is found is not very glamorous. For instance:
I heard of a guy who was really proud of his British heritage until he discovered his grandfather was a Count from Transylvania. Now, he can't even look at himself in the mirror. That got me thinking about just how risky genealogy can be. It seems it’s all fun and games until you discover you’re related to your crazy neighbor. I discovered my family coat of arms ties at the back…is that normal? Speaking of coats that tie in the back, have you ever been tempted to tell someone that your family is just a tent away from a full-blown circus?
All joking aside, Heritage is a big deal.
Heritage, as defined in Hebrew, is inheritance, portion, property, or possession.
The Bible tells those who have come to Jesus for salvation that,
Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
We are joint heirs with Jesus!
It also says,
2Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
Promises are meant to work through us to the glory of God! When we receive promises, God gets the glory. That would include the promise spoken by the prophet Isaiah.
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.
What is your inheritance according to Isaiah, the prophet who is speaking on behalf of the Lord?
No weapon formed against you will prosper! That means the tools crafted to destroy and harm you will fail. They will not know success.
Every tongue that rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. That means a time will come amid the judgments rendered through false accusations and misrepresentations against you that the truth will prevail on your behalf. The lies and errors will be exposed, and you will prove those who spoke and acted to be false and malicious in their behavior and speech.
This is your inheritance in Christ Jesus! Why do I say in Christ Jesus when this is an Old Testament prophet speaking? Where does it say the servants of the Lord’s righteousness come from? It comes from Him!
Psalm 24:5 He shall receive blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
2Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Jesus has made this the reality for all who are in Christ by grace through faith! You have a good heritage from the Lord now! It does not matter what your natural heritage might have been. Your heritage in the Lord superseded all that! You need only believe! Believe in His goodness to give you a good heritage from Himself! Rejoice in His goodness in your life and give Him thanks for the marvelous heritage you now have in Christ.
