What does it mean to "glory with Your inheritance" in our lives? Opening the Text “that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, rejoice in the joy of Your nation, and glory with Your inheritance.” (Psalm 106:5) Key Words to Notice • Your chosen ones – the people God has personally selected • Your nation – the covenant community • Your inheritance – those same people seen as God’s treasured possession (Deuteronomy 32:9) • Glory – to boast, exult, find radiant joy in (Jeremiah 9:23-24) What “Inheritance” Means • In the Old Testament: Israel, the people and the land promised to Abraham (Exodus 34:9; Psalm 33:12). • In the New Testament: all who are in Christ, both Jew and Gentile, now heirs together (Ephesians 1:11-14; 1 Peter 2:9-10). • Ultimately: the fullness of salvation, eternal life, and the kingdom prepared “before the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34). What “Glory With” Conveys • Sharing God’s own celebration over His redeemed people (Zephaniah 3:17). • Boasting not in ourselves but in the Lord’s covenant faithfulness (2 Corinthians 10:17). • Entering into the public honor of belonging to Him—openly delighting in His works, His ways, and His people (Psalm 34:2-3). Old Testament Pictures • Israel singing after the Red Sea: united praise that magnifies God’s deliverance (Exodus 15). • The dedication of Solomon’s temple: the nation “as one” giving glory when the cloud filled the house (2 Chronicles 5:13-14). • The return from exile: “our mouth was filled with laughter” as the Lord restored Zion (Psalm 126:1-3). New Testament Fulfillment • Jesus prays “the glory You have given Me I have given them” (John 17:22). Believers now share His honor. • The church gathered in Acts 2:47 “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” • Paul exults that God’s plan is “that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be for the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:12). Living It Out Today • Identify with God’s people – commit to a local, Christ-honoring congregation; their victories become yours. • Celebrate testimonies – rejoice out loud when God answers prayer or rescues a brother or sister. • Public praise – speak of Christ’s goodness in everyday conversation, letting Him be the reason for your joy (Psalm 107:2). • Serve the inheritance – use gifts and resources to strengthen fellow believers (1 Peter 4:10-11). • Anticipate the consummation – keep eyes on the coming kingdom where we will “share in His glory” forever (Romans 8:17; Colossians 3:4). Key Takeaways • “To glory with Your inheritance” means making God’s people and God’s salvation our loudest boast. • It is communal: we rejoice together, never in isolation. • It is Christ-centered: our right to glory flows from His finished work. • It is active now and complete in eternity: a present lifestyle that will burst into full splendor when we see Him face to face. |
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