   We share the same inheritance as Jesus! Whatever he has, we have! 'As [Jesus] is, so are we' (1 John 4:17 NKJV). So, if we are co-heirs with Jesus, why do we struggle through life? For two reasons: 

   (1) We don't know about our inheritance: 'The exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe' (Ephesians 1:19 NKJV). No one ever told us that instead of fighting for victory, we fight from a position of victory. If you have given your heart to Jesus, he 'has blessed [you] with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ' (Ephesians 1:3 NKJV). Notice the word 'has'. You already possess everything you need to be everything God desires. You have access to 'every spiritual blessing'. That also means God will 'equip you with all you need for doing his will' (Hebrews 13:21 NLT). 

   (2) We don't believe in our inheritance. Imagine what would happen if a generation of Christians lived out of their inheritance. The lonely would find comfort in God, not in the arms of strangers. Struggling couples would spend more time in prayer and less time in anger. Children would consider it a blessing to take care of their ageing parents. 'God's power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength God used to raise Christ from the dead' (Ephesians 1:19-20 NCV). The same indwelling Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will turn every one of your 'I can'ts' into an 'I can': 'I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength' (Philippians 4:13 NCV).





— SCRIPTURE —

    'As [Jesus] is, so are we.' 1 John 4:17 NKJV 
— SOULFOOD —

    Eze 1-4, Matt 15:1-14, Ps 4, Pro 14:17-20
    

We share the same inheritance as Jesus! Whatever he has, we have! 'As [Jesus] is, so are we' (1 John 4:17 NKJV). So, if we are co-heirs with Jesus, why do we struggle through life? For two reasons: (1) We don't know about our inheritance: 'The exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe' (Ephesians 1:19 NKJV). No one ever told us that instead of fighting for victory, we fight from a position of victory. If you have given your heart to Jesus, he 'has blessed [you] with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ' (Ephesians 1:3 NKJV). Notice the word 'has'. You already possess everything you need to be everything God desires. You have access to 'every spiritual blessing'. That also means God will 'equip you with all you need for doing his will' (Hebrews 13:21 NLT). (2) We don't believe in our inheritance. Imagine what would happen if a generation of Christians lived out of their inheritance. The lonely would find comfort in God, not in the arms of strangers. Struggling couples would spend more time in prayer and less time in anger. Children would consider it a blessing to take care of their ageing parents. 'God's power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength God used to raise Christ from the dead' (Ephesians 1:19-20 NCV). The same indwelling Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will turn every one of your 'I can'ts' into an 'I can': 'I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength' (Philippians 4:13 NCV).
 
 — SCRIPTURE — 
 'As [Jesus] is, so are we.' 1 John 4:17 NKJV 
 — SOULFOOD — 
 Eze 1-4, Matt 15:1-14, Ps 4, Pro 14:17-20

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.

The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day’s devotion appeared to be ‘written just for me’

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.
The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day&rsquo;s devotion appeared to be &lsquo;written just for me&rsquo;