Our Inheritance!

“And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to the promise.” Galatians 3:29

Like many Filipinos, I have taken part in discussions about the Ultra Lotto 1.1 billion peso jackpot ($20.7 million). One day my helper, ate Lucy, said she does not want to win because her life might get wrecked. She knows of many quite depressing stories of lotto winners. One man committed suicide after spending all his winnings. Several had court cases against family members or friends. The brother of one winner hired a hitman to kill him and his wife! Statistics show that however big their winnings, 70% of lotto winners lose all their money in 5 years! 

We are all heirs of a much more than a billion dollar inheritance. We do not need to buy a ticket. We do not need to dream up any number combinations. Our inheritance is imperishable, undefiled and unfading, and reserved for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Saint Paul prays for us that the eyes of our heart be enlightened, so that we can understand the wonderful future we are promised, and see the rich and glorious inheritance we have been bequeathed (Ephesians 1:18). 

Indeed, if we only knew how real this inheritance is, compared to the deceptive gold, silver and diamonds of this world, we will spend more time scouring the Bible in search of real treasure!