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Hebrews 1 to 3
When we talk about inheritance we normally mean that we have our father's nose or our mother's eyes. We might also be talking about the estate of a dead relative and what the last will and testament holds for us.
In the Old Testament times, the firstborn child had a double portion of whatever was inherited. So if there were two children the estate was spilt into three with a double portion going to the first born.
Jacob wanted the rights of his firstborn brother Esau. Esau didn't see the point and did not care. One day when hungry, Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for some fast food.
Gen 25:29 Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. 30 He said to Jacob, "Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I'm famished!" (That is why he was also called Edom.) 31 Jacob replied, "First sell me your birthright." 32 "Look, I am about to die," Esau said. "What good is the birthright to me?" 33 But Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright. NIV
We have a great birthright that comes about not because we are human beings, but because we are born again into God's family. The relationship with our Father that we have inherited in Christ is something we must learn to treasure. We must also learn to appreciate His Word and the promises it contains.
If we place no value on these things, it will show in our lives and we will not benefit from the promises of God. Most of these are not automatic gifts but blessings received by faith. Faith without works is dead. Not valuing what God gives us makes us look like Esau.
Heb 12:16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. 17 Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears. NIV
We cannot live today, ignoring God and His commands and then when trouble comes expect to get instant help. We need to value what God values and live like an inheriting child now.
Esau was godless. Let's not imitate Esau, but instead be like the great inheritors of the Bible.
Heb 6:12 imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. NIV
Today God has chosen you to inherit His kingdom. So seek first His kingdom.
James 2:5-6 Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? NIV
Make correct priorities today and inherit what God has promised.