What practical steps can we take to live as heirs of God's promise? Laying the Foundation “Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his Seed…meaning One, who is Christ.” (Galatians 3:16) Because every promise funnels through Jesus, all who belong to Him inherit those promises without exception. Embrace Your Identity in Christ • Receive the gospel personally—trust Jesus alone, not Jesus plus anything. (Galatians 3:26) • Remind yourself daily: “I am Abraham’s offspring in Christ, an heir according to promise.” (Galatians 3:29) • Reject false labels; let Scripture define who you are. (1 Peter 2:9) Live by Faith, Not by Works • Begin each day affirming, “I live by faith in the Son of God.” (Galatians 2:20) • When guilt or performance-pressure rises, answer with Romans 8:1—“There is no condemnation.” • Exchange self-effort for dependence on grace: confess, surrender, and watch God work. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Stay Rooted in the Word • Schedule consistent, unhurried Bible time; promises must fill the mind before they shape the life. • Memorize key inheritance passages: Galatians 4:7; Romans 8:17; Ephesians 1:13-14. • Journal every discovered promise, noting how it connects to Christ and therefore to you. Walk in the Spirit’s Power • Ask the Spirit to produce heir-like fruit—love, joy, peace, etc. (Galatians 5:22-23). • Follow promptings quickly; heirs obey the Father’s voice. (Romans 8:14) • Use spiritual gifts to serve; stewardship proves sonship. (1 Peter 4:10) Cultivate Covenant Community • Gather consistently with believers; heirs celebrate family ties. (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Speak Scripture to one another, reminding each other of shared inheritance. (Colossians 3:16) • Share resources generously; heirs act like the estate is already theirs. (Acts 4:32) Hold Fast to Hope • Fix eyes on the coming fullness—the “redemption of our bodies.” (Romans 8:23) • Encourage yourself with the guarantee of the Spirit, “a pledge of our inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:14) • Let future certainty fuel present faithfulness; your eternal portion empowers today’s perseverance. |
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