Priceless Inheritance, 1 Pt 1:4

Text
“…and we have a priceless inheritance – an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay” (1 Peter 1:4, NLT).

Insight
We live in changing times. It is a day of much uncertainty. No person is beyond the reach of change and many are concerned asking: Where does our security lie? And wondering: What do I do now?
And Jesus says, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store up treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be” (Matthew 6:19-21, NLT). Despite this teaching, many of us have stored up treasures here. And the reality we are facing is: The desires of our hearts are here also. It is painful and fearful to watch the inheritance decay, diminish and, in some cases, disappear.
There is an inheritance that does not decay. It is beyond the reach of change. It is kept and insured by God Himself. It is a priceless inheritance that brings true gladness and joy. It is the salvation of our souls.
Peter writes to those suffering loss, “So think clearly and exercise self control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come” (1:13). Perhaps it is time to focus more of our energies on investing in the “priceless inheritance” and place our faith and hope in God! So when our faith, which is more precious that mere gold, is tested… it will remain strong and “bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day Christ is revealed” (1:7).

Prayer
Father, forgive me for placing my trust in anything but You. I praise You for my salvation. My desire is for You. Help me to think clearly in these days and to focus my energies on the salvation which will come. In Jesus name, AMEN.