Psalm
37:18
"The LORD knows the days of the
upright
And their inheritance shall be forever."
Knows = yada = to know , observes, be familiar with
Days = yom = day, season, life
Upright = tamiym = entire, whole, complete
Inheritance = nachalah = heirloom, estate, portion
Forever = alam = concealed, time out of mind, eternity
The LORD is familiar with all that we do. We belong to Him
and He is ever with us.
He knows everything that happens to us, our good days and
bad. He knows what service we have done and He knows what
suffering we have endured. We will be rewarded for all our
good works.
We are the upright. We are those who have been made whole or
complete in Him. We are joint-heirs with Christ.
(Rom.8:17) Just as a son inherits from his father, we will
receive our portion of our father's estate. The riches we
receive will last through all eternity.
This is not an earthly inheritance. Our Father's estate is
Heaven. His treasure is in Heaven. Picture the
biggest, most beautiful estate you can think of. I'm thinking
of Biltmore House with it's dozens of rooms of fine furnishings and
acres of beautiful gardens. It is nothing compared to Heaven
with its jeweled walls, gates of pearl and streets of gold.
There is a river that is clear as crystal and trees that bear fruit all
year. We will dine at fabulous feasts at the LORD's
table. We will spend eternity in God's presence in this
beautiful city. We will wear glorious clothing and be given
crowns. The weather will be perfect all the time.
We will never be bored. There will be no death, no sadness,
no pain and God Himself will be with us and we will be with Him
forevermore.
May the LORD bless you real good!
Toni Tilley
( www.iwillrejoice.net )