Daily Devotion

"SUCCESS" AS BELIEVER'S INHERITANCE

Our Devotion today is concerning the "Success" as a Believer's Inheritance.

One defination of the word Inheritance that applies to us Christians is defined as An estate given or possessed by donation or divine appropriation. 

Ephesians 1:11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 

We've said that this verse signifies that through union with Jesus Christ, believers are predestined to receive a divine inheritance according to God's purpose.
One of the statements that I've been mentioning in the Devotions that is worth repeating is that, our Inheritance is 2 part - Heavenly Eternal Inheritance and Earthly Inherirance.

"Before we reach heaven and receive our eternal heavenly inheritance, there are earthly inheritances that Christ's blood purchased for us."

Success is one of the earthly inheritances that Christ's blood purchased for us.

Galatians 3:13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),
14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Abraham's promised blessing entails everything man might need here on earth.
The blessing of Abraham is the gracious heavenly gift that Abraham received as part of God's plan to create a new nation on earth.

The blessing of Abraham is something already accomplished for us in the past, but we can activate it for our present situation by faith.

Success is defined as: a favorable or desired outcome

With this defination, its important to Note that - God’s perspective of our lives is not measured in terms of our achievement and accomplishment, but in the accomplishment of Jesus Christ. 
The lens through which God looks at you and I is the lens of Jesus Christ.
Those justified by Christ Jesus know they are the non-working and the non-achieving. You don't hwve to earn it.

Paul knew this first hand.
Paul was a real overachiever and he further echoes these sentiments in Philippians 3 when reflecting on his own advancements; 

Philippians 3:7 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”

The inheritors of the promises God made to Abraham - are not only his physical descendants, but his spiritual descendants also.

We see a very important reminder in the book of Chronicles.

1 Chronicles 16:15 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
15 Be mindful of His covenant forever, the promise which He commanded and established to a thousand generations,
16 The covenant which He made with Abraham, and His sworn promise to Isaac.
17 He confirmed it as a statute to Jacob, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

Its important to Note that the fulfillments of God’s promises to Abraham were contingent on his faith; not merely on his works.

Thats the Testimony the Bible gives us about Abraham.

Genesis 15:6Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
6 And he [Abram] believed in (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness (right standing with God).

This blessing comes to us through faith in Jesus Christ, Abraham's Seed.

That is, The only basis we have to inherit these promises, ourselves, is our faith in God’s word!
Abraham’s blessings are yours! Believe Gid gor them!

The Almighty God was the One who blessed and prospered Abraham – not man!

The Lord was His source and supply and will be your source and supply as you believe in His promises and trust in His word!

Our work on this side of heaven certainly matters and has great importance.
But, in the context of our relationship with God, God won’t allow us to bring it up.
God’s perspective of our lives is not measured in terms of our achievement and accomplishment, but in the accomplishment of Jesus Christ. 

We see Abraham's testimony in the Bible.

Genesis 13:2 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 Now Abram was extremely rich in livestock and in silver and in gold.

In this verse, the success of Abraham is defined in wordly wealth achievements.

If Abraham lived and died in our modern day we would likely read of his many achievements and accomplishments.
We would certainly learn that Abraham was a very successful man; rich in cattle, silver and gold.

I have to say that Many people prioritise worldly success over spiritual success.
Our life’s success is not restricted to making it big in our professions.

It is determined by your success in every area of your life and I have to say success also often requires diligent effort, faith and prayer.

God is the designer of human life and human family and we will only have success if we go forward in our life according to His plan.

True success is valuable and requires dedicated efforts. Your dedicated effort must include staying in the Word!

Remember 1 Chronicles 16:15 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
 Be mindful of His covenant forever,

Your effort to gain success should be consistent, persistent and god-guided through His Word and promises.

Remember, Success is defined as: a desired outcome.
This reminds me of a powerful Bible promise that I've held so dear from Childhood until now.

Jeremiah 29:11 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
11 For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.

No body wants to be a failer/ a wimp! Everyone wants to be a high achiever and success in life.
Thats the final outcome that God wants for you! He wants you to be a high achiever.

A high achiever is a person who achieves more than the average person in their work or whatever they are undertaking.

The good news is that you can reach the maximum and achieve the highest level of success in every area of your life.
Something important we need to remember is that God does the impossible when you agree with His Word in faith.

You don’t have to live in defeat and lack. God has greater plans for you than barely making it and just getting by. 

I've believed God for this from the 1st time I stepped foot in Germany as a missionary until now.

With God as your help and in accordance to His promises, you don’t have to live in defeat and lack.

God has greater plans for you than barely making it and just getting by. 

Believe who the Word says you are and do what the Word tells you to do: 

Joshua 1:8 NKJV “You shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.
For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” 

God’s Word tells us how to achieve success .

The Amplified Classic edition puts it thus way... for then you shall make your way prosperous and then you shall deal wisely and have good success”

The spiritual law involved in this verse is this:
TALKING THE WORD + MEDITATING THE WORD + ACTING ON THE WORD = PROSPERITY, SUCCESS, AND DEALING WISELY.

So, … expect success! Because Success is one of the earthly inheritances that Christ's blood purchased for us.
Confession: My God is a good God who delights to give me good success, not because of my works, but because I believe Jesus made me righteous and earned it for me. Therefore, I expect success.

As usual, we end the devotion with thus....

Hebrews 4:2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.

In light of God's Word, I mix my faith with the Word and I declare this out loud:

“Father, today I receive my FULL inheritance. I receive by faith EVERY Earthly Blessing that rightfully belongs to me through Jesus’ sacrifice.

I receive my FULL inheritance based upon my being an heir of God and a joint heir with Jesus. I claim it ALL.”

Amen!