Heirs of Glory
OPENING PRAYER:
Lord, as we delve into Your Word today, help us to grasp the incredible inheritance we have as Your children. May we live with the confidence and hope that comes from being heirs of Your glory. Amen.
"Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory."
REFLECT:
Being an heir of God means that we have a share in His glory. This is not just a future promise but a present reality that shapes how we live today. The message highlighted that even in the midst of suffering, like the early Christians under Nero's persecution, there is a profound assurance that God is with us and that our pain has purpose.
The concept of sharing in Christ's sufferings can be daunting, but it is also a pathway to experiencing His glory. Just as Christ's suffering led to His exaltation, our trials can lead to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with God. The story of Doug, who found new life and joy after a painful divorce, illustrates how God can bring beauty from ashes.
As you reflect on your own life, consider how God might be using your current struggles to shape you and draw you closer to Him. Embrace the hope that as an heir of God, you are destined for glory, and let this hope sustain you through difficult times.
I WILL STATEMENT:
I will run to the Father in prayer with the difficulties and the brokenness of my life.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Gracious Father, thank You for the promise of sharing in Your glory. Help me to see my trials through the lens of Your purpose and to trust in Your plan for my life. Strengthen me to endure with hope and to live as an heir of Your kingdom. Amen.