In what ways can we prepare for our eternal inheritance? The Promise in Daniel 7:18 “But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.” Know Whose You Are • Respond to the gospel, turning in faith to Jesus (John 1:12). • Remember that “the Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children…heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:16-17). • Confidence in your identity fuels every other preparation. Set Your Heart on the Coming Kingdom • “Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is” (Colossians 3:1-4). • Keep eternity in view when making daily choices (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). • Let kingdom priorities shape your calendar, wallet, and conversations. Pursue Holiness Daily • “Be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Practical steps: – Guard your thought life (Philippians 4:8). – Choose companions who spur you on to godliness (Proverbs 13:20). – Quickly confess and turn from sin (1 John 1:9). • “Without holiness no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). Nurture an Unshakeable Faith • Build yourself up “in your most holy faith” (Jude 20-21). • Feed on Scripture daily; faith grows by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17). • Pray, casting anxieties on Him, trusting His promises (1 Peter 5:7). Walk in Obedience and Good Works • You are “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). • Add virtue on virtue (2 Peter 1:5-11) so that “you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom.” • Serve in your local church; faith expressed in love readies you for rulership in the age to come. Invest in Eternal Treasure • “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-21). • Generous giving, hospitality, and acts of mercy deposit riches where moth and rust cannot reach. • Where your treasure is, your heart follows—anchoring you in the coming inheritance. Persevere Through Suffering • “Our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed” (Romans 8:18). • Trials refine faith and qualify you for “the crown of life” (James 1:12). • Finish your race like Paul: “There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness” (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Share the Kingdom Invitation • Jesus’ commission still stands: “Go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19-20). • As you testify, others join the future kingdom, multiplying eternal joy (Romans 10:14-15). • Evangelism also sharpens your own hope as you rehearse the gospel. Rely on the Spirit’s Guarantee • The Holy Spirit is “a pledge of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22). • Walk in the Spirit—His fruit marks you out as a rightful heir (Galatians 5:22-25). • Depend on His power; preparation is impossible in human strength alone. Live Watchful and Ready • Grace trains us “to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives…while we wait for the blessed hope” (Titus 2:11-13). • Stay alert; “the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44). • A watchful heart keeps short accounts with God and eagerly anticipates “forever and ever.” |
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