The Immortal Inheritance

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for December 15
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The Immortal Inheritance

Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the
inheritance of the saints in light. Col. 1:12, R.S.V. 


The ransom has been paid, and it is possible for all to come to God, and
through a life of obedience to attain unto everlasting life. Then how
sad it is that men turn from the immortal inheritance, and live for the
gratification of pride, for selfishness and display, and . . . lose the
blessing which they might have both in this life and in the life to
come. They might enter into the palaces of heaven, and associate on
terms of freedom and equality with Christ and heavenly angels, and with
the princes of God; and yet, incredible as it may seem, they turn from
heavenly attractions. 

The Creator of all worlds proposes to love those who believe in His
only-begotten Son as their personal Savior, even as He loves His Son.
Even here and now His gracious favor is bestowed upon us to this
marvelous extent. He has given to men the gift of the Light and Majesty
of heaven, and with Him He has bestowed all the treasures of heaven.
Much as He has promised us for the life to come, He also bestows
princely gifts upon us in this life, and as subjects of His grace, He
would have us enjoy everything that will ennoble, expand, and elevate
our characters. It is His design to fit us for the heavenly courts
above. 

But Satan is contending for the souls of men.... He would not have them
catch a glimpse of the future honor, the eternal glories, laid up for
those who shall be inhabitants of heaven, or have a taste of the
experience that gives a foretaste of the happiness of heaven.... 

Those who accept Christ as their Savior have the promise of the life
that now is, and that which is to come.... The lowliest disciple of
Christ may become an inhabitant of heaven, an heir of God to an
inheritance incorruptible, and that fadeth not away. O that every one
might make choice of the heavenly gift, become an heir of God to that
inheritance whose title is secure from any destroyer, world without end!
O, choose not the world, but choose the better inheritance! Press, urge
your way toward the mark for the prize of your high calling in Christ
Jesus.

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