In what ways can believers today prioritize God as their ultimate inheritance? Setting the Scene: Priests, Portions, and Present-Day Disciples Ezekiel pictures priests who own no land because the LORD Himself is their allotted share. That Old-Testament reality foreshadows the New-Covenant privilege all believers enjoy: God is still the true inheritance of His people. The Text: Ezekiel 44:28 “It shall be theirs for an inheritance: I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession.” Why God Himself Is the Inheritance • Numbers 18:20—“I am your share and your inheritance.” • Psalm 16:5—“The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup.” • Psalm 73:25-26—“God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” • 1 Peter 1:3-4—an inheritance that is “imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.” These verses underline the same truth: nothing on earth compares with possessing God Himself. Practical Ways to Prioritize God as Our Ultimate Inheritance • Cherish His presence daily – Schedule unhurried time in Scripture and prayer (Psalm 119:57). – Respond in worship throughout the day, not just in services (Hebrews 13:15). • Invest where moths and thieves cannot reach – Redirect finances toward Kingdom purposes (Matthew 6:19-21). – Hold possessions loosely, ready to use them for His glory (Luke 12:33-34). • Align ambitions with heavenly realities – Evaluate goals by Colossians 3:1-2; let eternal values shape career, family, and leisure. – Celebrate God’s work in others rather than competing for earthly status (Philippians 2:3-4). • Cultivate contentment in Christ alone – Recall that “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6-8). – Replace envy with gratitude, affirming that God is enough even when desires remain unmet. • Live out priestly service – Serve sacrificially, remembering we are “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). – Intercede for others, mirroring the priests’ role of drawing near on behalf of the people (Hebrews 7:25). Living in Expectation of the Full Inheritance • Romans 8:17—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. • Revelation 21:7—“The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God.” Knowing the full possession of God awaits us, we gladly prioritize Him now, trusting that every earthly sacrifice is eclipsed by the eternal joy of having Him forever. |
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