1 Peter 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

You’ve seen it in the movies—an expectant family gathers around to hear the reading of the will. Family members are especially interested if the recently-deceased loved one (or maybe even not-so-loved one) had a lot of money. Everyone wants a piece of the pie. They all expect a windfall of money or stuff. And too often, that little session in the lawyer’s office doesn’t end well for everyone involved. And frequently those who do receive a large inheritance find a way to blow it.

Inheritances aren’t always what they’re made out to be.

But not so with God. He who owns everything, who gave it all up to save you, and then returned to heaven to prepare a place for you, also has an inheritance waiting for you. It can never perish, spoil or fade. And it lasts forever.

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I have reserved a priceless inheritance in heaven for my children.

• When you believe in me, you are promised that inheritance.

• I will protect you until you receive that inheritance.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

Lord, it is because of your boundless mercy that I have the privilege of being born again. Thank you for giving your Son to die for me so that I could become your child. You promise that I can look forward to a priceless inheritance with you, an inheritance that “can never perish, spoil or fade.” Amen.