In what ways can you embrace your role as an heir in daily life? Your Royal Status: The Verse at a Glance “and if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.” (Romans 8:17) Seeing Yourself as Family, Not a Servant • Adopted, not merely tolerated (Romans 8:15) • Sharing the same inheritance rights Christ enjoys (Galatians 4:7) • Loved with the full affection of the Father (John 17:23) Daily Mind-Set Shifts of an Heir • Wake up remembering whose you are—address God as Father (Matthew 6:9) • Expect His provision instead of worry (Matthew 6:32-33) • Reject condemnation; accept the Spirit’s leading (Romans 8:1, 14) • Speak words that match your status—truth, grace, honor (Ephesians 4:29) Walking in Confident Security • Finances: trust the Owner of “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10) • Future: rest in the guaranteed “imperishable, undefiled, unfading” inheritance (1 Peter 1:4) • Identity: let no earthly label out-shout “child of God” (1 John 3:1) Stewarding the Father’s Resources • Time—invest in the kingdom first (Ephesians 5:15-16) • Talents—serve as managers, not owners (1 Peter 4:10) • Treasure—give generously, knowing you’ll never out-give the Estate (2 Corinthians 9:8) Sharing the Family Likeness Through Suffering • Expect opposition; it’s part of heirship with Christ (Philippians 1:29) • View trials as pathways to glory (2 Corinthians 4:17) • Respond with patient endurance, mirroring the Firstborn (Hebrews 12:2-3) Living With Eager, Certain Hope • Set your mind “on things above” (Colossians 3:1-4) • Encourage others with the inheritance promise (1 Thessalonians 4:18) • Celebrate small foretastes—answered prayer, fellowship, communion Everyday Action List 1. Greet the Father each morning, thanking Him for adopting you. 2. Replace anxious thoughts with an inheritance promise from Scripture. 3. Look for one way to administer a resource of His—time, skill, or money—for someone’s good. 4. When hardship hits, say aloud: “I am a co-heir with Christ; glory is coming.” 5. End the day recounting evidences of His family care, strengthening tomorrow’s faith. |
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