Galatians 4:1 says, “Now I say, That the heir, as long as he
is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all.” The
heir is one who has an inheritance. However, though he owns everything, as long
as he’s a child, he can’t enjoy his inheritance; rather, he’s placed under
tutors and instructors, to bring him up to maturity.
This is what God does for us through the ministry of His
Word. We’re taught and tutored on our inheritance in Christ. Even though all
things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21), you’ll not be able to enjoy your
inheritance, if you’re not trained in the Word. It’s the reason the Lord gave
the ministry gifts to the Church: “And he gave some, apostles; and some,
prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the
perfecting of the saints…” (Ephesians 4:11-12).
We read in our opening verse that His divine power has given
us all things that pertain to life and godliness. What does that mean? It means
you have everything that has to do with life; they’re yours now to enjoy! If
you’re not enjoying your inheritance today as you should, it’ll be for one
simple reason; something the Lord said in Hosea 4:6: “My people are destroyed
for lack of knowledge….” It’s ignorance that makes some of God’s children walk
Prayer
Blessed Father, I thank you for giving me all things that pertain unto life and godliness, freely to enjoy. You’ve made known to me the path of life; you’ve filled me with joy in your presence, and eternal pleasures at your right hand. You’re my light, and the glory of my life. In you I have health, prosperity, and abundance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
