Benefits of Being in God’s Family
The moment you were spiritually born into God’s family, you
were given some astounding birthday gifts: the family name, the
family likeness, family privileges, family intimate access, and the
family inheritance!^7 The Bible says,
“Since you are his child, everything he
has belongs to you.”^8
The New Testament gives great
emphasis to our rich “inheritance.”
It tells us,“My God will meet all
your needs according to his glorious
riches in Christ Jesus.”^9 As children
of God we get to share in the family
fortune. Here on earth we are given “the riches... of his grace...
kindness... patience... glory... wisdom... power... and
mercy.”^10 But in eternity we will inherit even more.
Paul said, “I want you to realize what a rich and glorious
inheritance he has given to his people.”^11 What exactly does that
inheritance include? First, we will get to be with God forever.^12
Second, we will be completely changed to be like Christ.^13 Third,
we will be freed from all pain, death, and suffering.^14 Fourth, we
will be rewarded and reassigned positions of service.^15 Fifth, we
will get to share in Christ’s glory.^16 What an inheritance! You are
far richer than you realize.
The Bible says, “God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his
children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the
reach of change and decay.”^17 This means that your eternal
inheritance is priceless, pure, permanent, and protected. No one
can take it from you; it can’t be destroyed by war, a poor
economy, or a natural disaster. This eternal inheritance, not
retirement, is what you should be looking forward to and
working for. Paul says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you
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Your spiritual family is
even more important than
your physical family because
it will last forever.