“But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the Lord God of Israel is their inheritance, just as he said to them.” Joshua 13:33 (ESV)
When Joshua was dividing the land among the tribes of Israel, he did not give the Levites a physical inheritance. Because they were set apart and consecrated for the Lord’s work, they were not to receive an allotment like the other tribes. The Levites’ inheritance was God Himself.
Likewise, you and I – God’s holy priesthood – have received an inheritance in Christ that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us (1 Peter 1:4-5). His Spirit in us is the guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:11). So now we live with ‘great expectation’ (1 Peter 1:3), knowing there is ‘great joy ahead’ (vs 6). If we could catch but a glimpse of what awaits us, then surely we wouldn’t cling so tightly to the here and now. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
So press on, weary traveler – your glorious inheritance waits for you just around the bend.
Thought: “For the Christian, the best is always yet to be. . . . Our Father’s wealth is immeasurable, and we will inherit the entire estate.” J.I. Packer
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Born to an American father and a British mother, Renée Srch grew up in France where she obtained her French Baccalaureate. She attended IBME in Switzerland, graduating with a degree in Missions and Theology.
She is a wife, a mother to three boys, and a critter mom to two rescue dogs and fourteen rescue cats. Renée has led and taught writing workshops through the Ozarks Chapter of American Christian Writers and is currently a member of the Springfield Writer’s Guild and Sleuth's Ink, in Springfield, Mo.
Renée has published thirteen books under her given name. She also writes suspense novels under pen name R.J. Dawkins. She writes across genres and for all age groups. Her brand is Wholesome Books for the Whole Family. Besides her own books, she has contributed to four Chicken Soup for the Soul books, two anthologies, and published numerous magazine articles. She has received several awards, among which was an award from Writer’s Digest for her personal essay, Treasures from the Sea, and Global Library Award and Book Cover Award for Miracle Moments; Helping the Rescued Become the Rescuers. Her children’s book, It’s Dark in the Ark, was a number one bestseller on Amazon.
You can learn more about her work at www.ReneeVajkoSrch.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReneeVajkoSrch
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