Heirs Of God

• What would you like to inherit someday?

• What’s the best way to thank God for his gift of salvation?

He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:5 – 7

The wording of this passage may make salvation seem like a car wash. We take our dirty, sinful selves to Jesus, and he gives us the deluxe treatment, scrubbing away all our guilt and shame until we shine like new. Actually, though, salvation is more like a complete overhaul. Jesus changes us from the inside out. We become completely different people.

And we have almost nothing to do with it. We can’t renew or regenerate ourselves. All we can do is ask Jesus to do it for us. He’s the only one who can.

Since the gift of salvation ultimately comes from God, our heavenly Father, that makes us his “heirs.” Salvation is our inheritance. We’re part of God’s family, so we receive what he offers. But we’ve done nothing to earn it. We receive it because he wants us to have it.

Our inheritance gives us the hope of eternal life. Unlike heirs in human families, who often fight to get a bigger share of the inheritance, children of God are encouraged to share their wealth and invite others into the family. Who can you share your wealth with?

PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for accepting us into your family and making us your heirs. Guide us as we invite others to share in your wealth. Amen.