We Shall Inherit All Things

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for January 31
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We Shall Inherit All Things

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and
he shall be my son (daughter). Rev. 21:7. 

In order to inherit all things, we must resist and overcome sin. 

We may have joy in the Lord if we will keep His commandments. If we
indeed have our citizenship above, and a title to an immortal
inheritance, an eternal substance, we have that faith which works by
love and purifies the soul. . . . We are members of the heavenly family,
children of the heavenly King, heirs of God, and joint heirs with
Christ. At His coming we shall have the crown of life that fadeth not
away. 

The Monarch of heaven would have you possess and enjoy all that can
ennoble, expand, and exalt your being and fit you to dwell with Him
forever, your existence measuring with the life of God. What a prospect
is the life which is to come! What charms it possesses! How broad and
deep and measureless is the love of God manifested to man!

The privileges granted to the children of God are without limit,-to be
connected with Jesus Christ, who, throughout the universe of heaven and
worlds that have not fallen, is adored by every heart, and His praises
sung by every tongue; to be children of God, to bear His name, to become
a member of the royal family; to be ranged under the banner of Prince
Immanuel, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

The Son of God was the heir of all things, and the dominion and glory of
the kingdoms of this world were promised to Him. . . . Even as Christ
was in the world, so are His followers. They are the sons of God, and
joint heirs with Christ; and the kingdom and dominion belong to them.

In place of the world, He will give you, for a life of obedience, the
kingdom under the whole heavens. He will give you an eternal weight of
glory and a life that is as enduring as eternity.

>From Devotional: Our Father Cares, p. 39.