APRIL 13
HEIRS OF GOD
The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. ROMANS 8:16–17
Children of God. That is what we become when we choose to believe, to follow, and to obey Jesus. The Word tells us this is true: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). “The Spirit Himself bears witness” and whispers to our hearts that we do indeed belong to God.
What does that mean exactly? It means we are siblings with Christ. Membership in His family brings gifts and honors we can barely comprehend. As coheirs with Christ, we will inherit the family kingdom! And beyond the divine inheritance, we receive the riches of our daily inheritance—the Father’s great love for His children.
Lord, today I praise You for the daily inheritance of Your love.
Countryman, Jack. God’s Promises Every Day: 365-Day Devotional. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2018. Print.