OUR INHERITANCE

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: in whom also we have obtained an inheritance,.. Eph. 1

I pray: “... that the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1: 16-18-  

And what are “the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.”?

In this world at the expectation of a large inheritance there is talk of all that money can buy: perhaps several new, expensive cars; a beautifully furnished home in the best part of the city, as well as one in the country; a new wardrobe; first class world travel while visiting the most interesting places, and staying in the best of hotels, with the best of foods and wines; and the increase of capital that we can use to create even more wealth. All such imaginings are exhilarating because they hold out the promise of the future enjoyment of all the wonderful experiences that this world has to offer. Think Downton Abbey. But in this cursed world even the richest inheritance is accompanied with trouble. For in this world the more we have the more we have to care for and protect.  And when it’s time to leave, we leave it ALL behind. Naked comin’ in, naked goin’ out!

But, in the New Heavens and the New Earth we will enjoy every good thing and every good experience this old world offers, but there will be no more Curse, no more sin, evil, death, fear or sorrow. And, the Lord Himself will be there to rule over a New Creation, a true Land flowing with Milk and Honey, that exists in perfect harmony

Let’s consider just one of the many riches prepared for us.

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when HE is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 1 John 3:1-2

He shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, Phil.3:21

For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body, we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God Himself and not by human hands. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies. God Himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee He has given us His Holy Spirit.  2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Heaven is the place where we will be given new bodies that are designed for living in the New Heaven and New Earth. Imagine, no more fear of crippling, wasting disease, the constant irritation of aches and pains, the loss of strength and vitality and the need for cosmetics or perfumes to deal with the effects of aging. And we will have brains that think clearly, learn thoroughly, create effortlessly, and never forget! And a spirit made perfect like His, and that will be in perfect knowledge of divine things, and completely at peace.