From a Pauper to a Prince
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
“The best position for a Christian is living wholly and directly on God's grace, remaining where he stood at first, having nothing, yet possessing everything.” – C.H. Spurgeon
The day I trusted Jesus Christ as my Savior in 1977, I was a senior in high school. That means that my net worth was probably less than $100. And yet, the moment I repented of my sins and placed my faith and trust in Him, I became rich beyond compare.
For instance, I became a child of God and a joint heir with Christ. (Romans 8:16-17)
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'” (Romans 8:15)
“So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.” (Galatians 4:7)
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (I John 3:1)
As such, I am promised “the reward of the inheritance”. (Colossians 3:24)
“And giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” (Colossians 1:12)
“So that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” (Titus 3:7)
“And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.” (I Peter 1:4)
Scripture doesn’t share all the details about our heavenly inheritance, but it does provide some clues. It will include eternal life (John 3:16), a heavenly home (John 14:2-3), and a part and position in the kingdom of God (Matthew 5:3; Matthew 25:34; Luke 12:32; et al).
Oh, and as a reminder, our Heavenly Father owns “every beast of the forest” and “the cattle on a thousand hills”. (Psalm 50:10-11)
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)
- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President
