You have given me the heritage of
those who fear your name. (Psalm
61:5)
Our heritage
is something that has been passed down from preceding generations. One
definition simply puts it: something that
can be inherited. [1] This brings to mind two questions: What can those who
fear God inherit that others cannot? What can those who fear God pass along to
their children that others cannot?
From my
parents I inherited a love for the church. It has always had and will always
have a special place in my heart and in my priorities. I also have a love for
older saints. I see in them a devotion to God and a spiritual maturity born of
faithfulness in adversity. These are things to which I aspire.
What can I
pass along to my children? Hopefully the same things. I also want my kids to
utilize the brains God gave them to ask hard questions while keeping their
minds open that they might discern truth. I want them to know that despite
difficult times God has always been faithful to me, and they can count on him
too.
But this
verse is more about what we receive as children of God than about what we
receive from our parents. “I know the
plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).”
What
do you have coming to you?
[1]
Heritage. Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc.
<http://www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/heritage> (accessed June 19,
2010).
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