Worthy Brief - 12/1/2025
Friend, co-heirs with Messiah -- sharing His inheritance and destiny!
Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
One of the most breathtaking truths of your identity in Yeshua (Jesus) is this: you are not merely forgiven — you are an heir. Not a servant in the house, not a distant relative, and not an outsider tolerated at the table, but a co-heir who shares the inheritance, authority, and destiny of the Son Himself. Paul declares, “If children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Messiah” (Romans 8:17), a truth that reshapes everything about who you are.
You do not inherit from God; you inherit with the Son of God, and whatever belongs to Him He joyfully shares with you. This is not poetic imagery but heaven’s legal decree — you are written into the Father’s will because you are united with His Son. In ancient times, to be a co-heir meant full equality of inheritance, shared rights, and shared access. The Father placed everything in Yeshua’s hands and then placed you in Him, meaning you share in His life, His promises, His authority, His righteousness, His destiny, and even His glory.
You are not standing outside the gates; you are seated at the table of royalty. Your inheritance is both future and present — you walk in the Son’s authority today, steward His Kingdom on earth now, and carry the Spirit as the down payment of what is to come. Scripture says, “We will reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12), revealing that your destiny is royal and your life is meant to reflect His rule. Being a co-heir crushes every lie of insufficiency; you are not lacking, powerless, or insignificant. You carry the wealth of heaven, the authority of the Son, and the destiny of the Kingdom. Everything you need for your calling has already been placed in your inheritance.
Friend, lift your eyes — you are royalty. You are not striving to earn blessing; you are learning to steward it. You are not begging for access; you are living from it. You are not trying to create a destiny; you are stepping into the one He already prepared. Walk with the confidence of a son, stand with the authority of a royal heir, and live with the expectation of one who shares the destiny of Messiah Himself. You are not merely in the Kingdom — you are a co-heir with the King, sharing His inheritance, His authority, and His glory.
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George (Baltimore) & Baht Rivka (Jerusalem, Israel)
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