How can we prioritize God as our inheritance, like the Levites did? Setting the Scene: Deuteronomy 10:9 “Therefore Levi has no portion or inheritance with his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him.” Why God Chose Levi • Levi’s tribe received no land allotment because their calling was to serve at the tabernacle (Numbers 18:20–24). • Their daily needs were met through offerings, keeping them dependent on the LORD rather than crops or borders. • This arrangement displayed a larger principle: God Himself is the greatest possession a person can have (Psalm 73:26). What It Means to Have God as Inheritance • A permanent, unchanging portion—unlike land that can be lost or wealth that can fade (Proverbs 23:5). • A relationship, not merely a resource: “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will hope in Him” (Lamentations 3:24). • An identity marker: the Levites were known by Whom they served, not by where they lived. Practical Ways to Prioritize God Today 1. Daily Communion • Set fixed times to read Scripture and pray, treating them as immovable appointments (Psalm 119:147). 2. Financial Surrender • Tithe first, give offerings generously, and view every dollar as stewardship, mirroring Levi’s temple-focused income (2 Corinthians 9:7–8). 3. Ministry Engagement • Serve in your local church, prioritizing Kingdom tasks above personal hobbies (1 Peter 4:10–11). 4. Contentment Training • Practice gratitude lists; refuse envy of others’ “lands” (Hebrews 13:5). 5. Continual Worship • Turn routine moments—commuting, chores—into praise moments (Psalm 34:1). 6. Eternal Mindset • Regularly meditate on Christ’s return and your heavenly inheritance (1 Peter 1:3–4). Guarding Against Counterfeit Inheritances • Wealth: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). • Status: Saul lost favor chasing human approval (1 Samuel 15:24–26). • Pleasure: Demas deserted Paul “because he loved this present world” (2 Timothy 4:10). Counter these by confessing misplaced affections quickly and realigning with Scripture. Promises for Those Who Make God Their Portion • Provision: “Seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). • Stability: “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places” (Psalm 16:6). • Strength: “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:26). • Eternal Reward: “He who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God” (Revelation 21:7). A Final Encouragement Just as the Levites’ empty hands made room for God’s fullness, choosing Him as your inheritance unlocks security, identity, and joy that no earthly allotment can rival. Keep your eyes on the Portion that never diminishes and you will find every true need met in Him. |
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