Inheritance

Zechariah 4-6; Luke 12 

“Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’”

Luke 12:13-15

Jesus’ response to an innocent request revealed the hidden power in this man’s life. Greed was ruining his relationship with his brother and controlling his thoughts of the future. Greed will influence our thoughts, planning, and relationships if we, too, do not “Watch out!” 

There are many kinds of greed and entire industries that feed off it. We can desire things now - future security, influence, and power. Our definition of life can either be shaped by this world’s temporal standards, or by God’s invitation to righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We must choose. 

Jesus warned us of a divided heart. There are two Hebrew words for inheritance. One consists of possessions, or money that we receive or earn; the other definition of inheritance is something that God alone can give us, and is eternal.

Which inheritance are we living for?

What would Jesus say to us on this topic?

“Lord Jesus, you are my inheritance. Your life is my life and I seek first your kingdom, for your glory.”