Romans 8:16-17, Heirs of God

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Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

We are adopted into the family of God by the new birth. As heirs of God, we enjoy the privilege and blessing of being God’s children. For every need that we have, we can call upon the heavenly Father for help. We have access to the heavenly Father through Christ. We have not fully experience the blessings of being heirs of God. When Israel entered the Promised Land, God instructed Joshua to allot the land according to their tribe and family as an inheritance. With the land, each family finds shelter and sustenance. Our heavenly inheritance will far exceed any earthly inheritance. Jesus tells us that He has gone ahead to prepare a heavenly mansion for us, and He would return to bring us there.

After Jesus’ ascension, He is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven. He would soon return to rule upon earth. It is the promise from God’s Word that we would rule with Christ for a thousand years and after that for eternity.

Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Those ransomed by Christ from all tribes and nations will serve will serve as priests of God and will reign on the earth. In the meantime, we are called to suffer for the cause of Christ. One brethren shared of being rudely rejected when giving a tract to someone. Such a one was encouraged to persevere with the good work. Christ Himself suffered much whilst He was ministering on earth. May we take hold of God’s promise in our text that if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together! Amen.