This morning we were reminded that the Apostle Paul makes it clear in Romans 8 that as children of God, we are heirs ~ more specifically, ‘joint heirs’ with Christ.
Since our marriage, my wife and I have had joint bank accounts. In a joint bank account, two people or more share one account. Now, if you are in a joint account, how much can you withdraw from that account? Half of what’s in there? No, to have a joint account means that you can draw out of that account 100% of whatever is there. (I hope I haven’t given Dabak any ideas!)
Scripture states that we are ‘joint heirs with Christ’. We share in His kingdom but not just a part ~ we share it all with Him. We have access to all the promises of God, to all the blessings of God, to all the inheritance of God with Christ Jesus. We are joint heirs. It is all ours. Everything we need for life and godliness is ours.
Do you know how much power that has in it? Do you realize how wonderful that is? Our relationship is not one of uncertainty but of belonging. We are the children of God. To be told that we are loved is one thing. But to be adopted and made joint heirs with the Son of God is a far greater blessing!
Truth is, we are a God-claimed and Spirit-led people who have been called to be ‘children of God’ and claim a wonderful, spiritual inheritance. Thank you, Lord!
Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) ~ "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ."
