Thankful For My Heritage?

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Originally Posted by Falla39

Our Heritage is what is left, or was passed on to us by those who went before us.

There have been those who are rich in material wealth, that have left or are leaving their heirs money, houses and land, etc.

There have also those who have left or are leaving a rich Spiritual Heritage to their heirs. yet little material wealth. After all, the Word speaks of not storing up treasures here on earth. You can't take this world's goods with you when you leave (die).

Neither of the heirs, or receipants, whether of material gifts or those receiving the spiritual heritage, had anything to do with the gifts they are receiving. However, we can pass on to our heirs, a rich spiritual Legecy. They can either accept the gift or reject it. Just as we can also receive or reject the Gift provided by GOD, our Heavenly Father. The One who went before us, has provided the gift of Eternal Life. We don't HAVE to receive it. We can just reject it. Consider it of no value.

My ten siblings and I were given a material inheritance from those who went before us. But we couldn't receive our full inheritance until the person/persons who willed it to us, had died.

Our Heavenly Father left to all who would receive it, the Gift of Eternal Life to those who would read His Last Will and Testament, and receive all that was included in the Will. Just prior to his leaving and going back to (being) the Father, Jesus told his followers to go to Jerusalem and wait for the Promise or Gift that was to be given. They believe, obeyed and were expectant, and they received the GIFT. Many others that were following his disciples, also received.

Psalm 16:6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant [places]; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

God is no respector of persons. What He will do for one, He will do for all. Many argue, etc., and some just want part of it. But for those who gladly receive all He has provided, will hear, believe, obey and receive He has so freely provided!

Falla39

Those that have no heritage often wonder what the big deal is. Honestly, I've been envious in the past of my friends who boast-- I'm _th Generation Apostolic and proud of it (grateful some say). I would say, well I'm not. I'm like Amos, not the son/daughter of a Prophet but God called me too! I use to feel left out and isolated when people would ask me who my father was..assuming that he was a preacher too. I would avoid the question and be ashamed to even say that they were in the Baptist Church (for fear of being called a heathen, or for fear that they would say something about my family).
But today, I understand. We ALL have an inheritance when we are grafted into the royal family. I have an awesome job ahead to create an Apostolic heritage for my own family. I'm grateful. Praise God!!!