Today we are reminded that divine sonship, first revealed through God’s covenant with Israel, was never meant to be confined to one people. For those of us who are not Jews yet believe in Jesus, this is a beautiful reminder of the privilege we have received: we are welcomed as sons and daughters of God and heirs to His promises. This identity should fill us with confidence, even when voices of discouragement, negativity, guilt or doubt try to hold us back. We should never allow these voices to diminish the gift we have received, especially in difficult circumstances. Our faith enables us to stand firm even in the midst of life’s storms and to proclaim Jesus as Lord. Yet divine sonship also carries a responsibility. We are called to live as children of God, faithfully using the gifts and opportunities entrusted to us. One day, we will give an account of how we lived this precious inheritance. May we therefore live each day with gratitude, courage and faith, in a manner worthy of our calling.

PRAYER: Abba Father, thank You for my divine inheritance, even though I am undeserving of such grace. Amen.