3/25/2024 0 Comments What Christ Has DoneWebster’s dictionary defines the word inherit as “to come into a possession of or receive especially as a right or divine portion”. The word inheritance is used many times in the Scripture and seems to indicate the Lord will ensure the believer that he or she will receive a just, eternal compensation for his or her efforts, even if our human boss does not compensate fairly. As Paul writes to the young Christians in Colossae, we see the grace of the Father, the Gospel of the Son, and the love of the Spirit are enabling this church to experience and show the reality of Christ in their lives. The fruitful work of God in Colossae is the direct result of the church being delivered from the realm of darkness and transferred into the realm of light. Through Christ’s work on the cross, they have been rescued from and forgiven of their sin. Because of the transfer from darkness to light, Paul calls them to live a new life that pleases God and bears good fruit. Notice that the inheritance can be realized now through the knowledge, wisdom, and power that He provides in order to live the Christian life with patience, joy, and thanksgiving. Let us give thanks for the inheritance of grace that God provides through faith in His Son Jesus Christ!
Questions for further thought: 1. When you think of the word inheritance, what ideas first come to mind? 2. In what ways do you see the Lord providing you a portion of your inheritance right now? Or do you consider this just a future event? Challenge: Lord Jesus, we do know that we need to be different, and we need to be “in the world, not of it.” Help us to become more holy in the way you want us to be, as we know we neither understand nor can do alone. In your name, Amen.
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