Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my bother to divide the inheritance with me.” Luke 12:13
This interruption came while Jesus was speaking to the multitudes concerning boldness through the Holy Spirit when faced with temptation and hardship. This nameless gentleman recognized the worth of what Jesus was saying but only as it applied to someone else, in this instance a brother’s alleged treachery.
Is it right that this man’s brother withheld his inheritance? No, but that’s not the point. Man’s behavior will never be fair. Humans err, perspective is miscued, some are downright selfish! God didn’t send His only Son to die so that we could keep score. He gave His Son so that we could overcome.
Jesus was flawless, sinless. Yet He battled Satan for our souls and won. God’s grace provides a means to withstand disappointment and live in victory in spite of the world’s cruel behaviors. It is my testimony that your needs will be met in the fullness of God’s Glory. Let this world have their treasure. It will soon turn to dust. Trade it in for joy and peace and know that you are the child of THE KING.
Love,
Gretchen
P.S. I’ve heard that gold is so abundant in Heaven that they use it to pave the streets!