98 "Joint-heirs with Christ!" Romans 8:1
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Related to Jesus now—we shall inherit with Him by and by; not only as brethren of the same family—but as the bride inherits with her bridegroom. Jesus is constituted heir of all things; we are one with Him, and as such, are "heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ."
What dignity!
What an unspeakable privilege is this!
Connection with Adam—involved us in guilt, ruin, and misery!
Connection with Jesus—brings us righteousness, peace, and everlasting salvation!
Now we suffer with Him—but we shall soon be glorified together with Him!
Now we taste the cup of His sorrow—but we shall soon drink of the cup of His joys!
But are we indeed joint-heirs?
Are we children of God by faith in Jesus Christ?
Do we love our heavenly Father?
Are we jealous for His honor and glory?
Do we delight in His presence—and suffer grief and sorrow in His absence?
Is sin the object of our hatred?
Is holiness our desire and delight?
If so, Jesus calls us His brethren—and Jehovah calls us His children!
"Joint-heirs with Christ!"