Posted on 07/25/2017 7:12:00 AM PDT by metmom
"To obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away" (1 Pet. 1:4).
Unlike earthly treasures, your eternal inheritance can never be taken away from you.
Despite the benefits of bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and a myriad of other investment opportunities, every earthly inheritance eventually is lost. If someone doesn't steal it, or if it doesn't lose its value in a stock market crash or recession, death will separate it from you. It's inevitable! That's why Jesus said, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal" (Matt. 6:19-20).
The influence of sin and corruption doesn't apply only to finances—it affects everything. Paul said, "The creation was subjected to futility . . . in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now" (Rom. 8:20-22). Nothing on earth escapes sin's corruption.
But your eternal inheritance is not like earthly treasures. It is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading (1 Pet. 1:4). "Imperishable" means it is incorruptible and unable to decay. The Greek word used describes a land that had never been ravaged or plundered by an invading army. The idea is that your spiritual inheritance is secure and can never be violated by an intruder—not even Satan himself. "Undefiled" speaks of something unpolluted by sin. "Will not fade away" suggests a supernatural beauty that time cannot impair. Peter used the same word in 1 Peter 5:4 to speak of the unfading crown of glory that faithful church leaders will receive when Christ returns.
Your inheritance is unique among treasures. No one can steal it, and nothing can corrupt or diminish it in any way. It's yours to enjoy to its fullest throughout all eternity. Don't let the pursuit of perishable things distract you from the joy of eternal riches.
Suggestions for Prayer
Ask the Lord to help you keep a proper perspective on what is of greatest value in His eyes.
For Further Study
Read Matthew 6:19-34.
Why shouldn't you worry about the necessities of life? What priorities should you have?
Studying God’s Word ping
Don't get attached to your worldly possessions, someone else will have them soon enough.
My Bible study was just talking about that last night.
Interesting how when God is trying to teach you something, you hear the same thing from completely unrelated sources.
Or they will throw it out or give it away.
The stuff that means something to us, means nothing to others.
I examine near term (fewer than 72 days from today) prophecy in detail at “The Rescue of the Bride” http://october-5-2017.com
The Great Sign of the Woman appears on September 23, 2017 exactly at sunset in Jerusalem - exactly at the end of Rosh Ha Shanah, exactly at the time of the blowing of “the last trump.” [The two (2) day observance will start one day late this year.] In my opinion, this is a likely “rescue” date.
We see the first evidence that the “rescue” has occurred when “The Great Multitude in White Robes” [Revelation 7:9ff] appears in the throne room of Yahuah (God) twelve (12) days later just after the opening of the Sixth Seal on October 5, 2017.
These events allow us to unlock the timeline of the Book of Revelation.
If you are not in a right relationship with Yahuah (God) through his son Yahusha (Jesus), you are running out of time.
Go here and follow these instructions:
“The Way of Salvation” http://october-5-2017.com#welcome
Thanks, I needed that right at this instant. What if you keep hearing and seeing the same specific message from completely different sources on and on and for a couple of years?!
At what point do you know to do something with it? Or even what to do? Or decide you're out of your mind? The last one really can't be true, but from other people's perspectives... :-/
Prayer, I know. But I could use a jolt of something obvious for directional purposes.
I haven’t had something go on for years, but, yes, good to take notice.
Sorry I can’t help you any more, like a giant cosmic billboard would.
I appreciate the reply. Your phrase ‘giant cosmic billboard’ is especially helpful.
That’s what today seemed like, but I love it when literal fulfillments appear out of nowhere.
Therefore I will keep an eye out for a giant cosmic billboard.
I hope it will be something easy to describe. :)
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