A newborn baby doesn't realise all that is his in family relationships. Nor does a newborn Christian understand straight away all that comes to him when he accepts Christ. Peter speaks about 'Our inheritance'. This does not refer to something still in the future, of which we know nothing today. It means all that we have in Christ now. It is ours at this moment. It is safe and secure in him. Peter says this inheritance can't be attacked by anything like months or rust. It cannot be stained by sin. What we have in Christ himself and he is pure and holy. He adds another thought - this inheritance will never fade or decay. It has already been set aside for each of us with our own name on it. It is more than sin just going to heaven. They are both included, but finally it is Christ himself. It is in him that we have everything. Isn't that something to get excited about? Why not shout 'Praise the Lord' right now? Then Peter has still another thought. All this is kept secure for us in Christ. We are protected and kept by the power of God so that we can really enter into and enjoy all that is ours in Christ. The keeping power of God is a circle of defence through which nothing can come unless he allows it. This is such an encouraging truth. In spite of our failures, we, his children, are being kept safe by God himself. Then when God is ready, he will revel to all the world just who have been the members of his family. This will take place when Jesus Christ comes again. When judgment overtakes those who are not God's children, the sons of God will be absolutely safe, just as Noah and his family were safe in the ark while the flood raged outside. Have you thanked God today for all that you have in Christ? |
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