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GOD’S WORD, AN INHERITANCE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Psalm 119:111-112

Deuteronomy 33:1-5

 

“Moses commanded us a law,
even the inheritance of the

congregation of Jacob.”

 

GOD’S WORD, AN INHERITANCE
 
An inheritance is something “derived from an ancestor to an heir by succession or in course of law; or an estate which the law casts on a child or other person, as the representative of the deceased ancestor” (Webster). Since it is inherited, it is free. The heir does not need to pay or give anything for it. As born-again believers who are now children of God by grace through faith in Christ, we have an inheritance of eternal life in heaven. While here on earth, we have a priceless inheritance that is our perfect provision as we journey towards our final state in His Kingdom.
 
The rejoicing of my heart: God’s Word is our valuable inheritance on earth. It has all the promises that we shall hold on to as we travel this earthly sojourn. It has all the guides we need as to how we can have a fruitful stay on earth. It also has all the blessings that we can rejoice in as we face trials and tribulations in our pilgrim walk in this temporal world. God’s Word is a precious inheritance that all children of God must rejoice in. It is a whole package containing all that we need to arrive safely and successfully at our final destination. Every believer must be thankful to the Lord that we are given such a great privilege to be an heir of this wonderful Book. Nothing on earth can be compared with this inheritance. The psalmist’s heart rejoices, and his mouth expresses thanksgiving to God for this wonderful inheritance.
 
The inclination of my heart: When believers acknowledge this blessed inheritance, they incline their hearts toward it. The psalmist does that. He bends his heart towards it. He worships the God of the Scripture for He is his Lord and Saviour. He prepares his heart for it. He opens it up to receive and believe what the Word tells him to know and perceive. This is the response of the psalmist who sees the favour of becoming an heir of this incalculable inheritance.
 
Dear reader, do you treasure God’s Word as God’s great inheritance for you? Only those who realise this will rejoice over this heritage and incline their hearts to read and meditate upon it and to obey it.
 
THOUGHT: Do I consider the Bible a priceless inheritance?

PRAYER: Father, may I observe to do according to Thy Word.

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