Scripture for Today:
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 4:70 NIV
When Paul wrote to the Galatians, he wanted them to understand something vital about their identity in Christ. They were no longer bound by the weight of the law or trapped by the chains of sin. Instead, through Jesus Christ, they were adopted into the family of God.
Paul declares, “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 NIV). This verse is rich with meaning and assurance. It invites us to walk with the awareness that we belong to God not out of compulsion, but by love and divine acceptance.
Slavery suggests obligation without freedom. It implies working under pressure and fear of punishment. But being a child of God is different. Children rest in the love of their Father. They do not earn their place at the table, they inherit it by birth.
When we accept Christ, we are spiritually reborn into God’s family, grafted into His promises, and positioned as co-heirs with Christ. Romans 8:17 tells us, “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” This is the divine inheritance that belongs to every believer.
Being an heir means more than future access to heaven. It means living with the reality that the Kingdom of God is available to us now. We inherit peace that surpasses understanding, strength in times of weakness, grace that covers every failure, and the presence of the Spirit who guides us daily. This inheritance is not earned, it is given freely by our Father because of His great love.
As heirs, we are called to live in a way that reflects our Father’s heart. We do not serve God because we are forced. We serve Him because His love has transformed us. Just as children often mirror the traits of their parents, so too are we to reflect the love, kindness, and holiness of the One who calls us His own. The confidence of being an heir allows us to step boldly into prayer, trust His provision, and live without fear of rejection.
Let this truth free you today. You are not working for God’s approval; you already have it in Christ. You are not trying to prove your worth; your worth has been established by your Father. You are not bound by slavery to sin or fear; you are embraced as a beloved child with an eternal inheritance. Walk in that freedom, and let your life testify of the Father’s love to the world around you.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1. Live From Your Identity
Begin each day affirming who you are in Christ. Declare scriptures such as Galatians 4:7 or Romans 8:16, reminding yourself that you are God’s child. This practice guards against lies that try to label you as unworthy or bound by your past. As you walk in the awareness of being His heir, your decisions will flow from confidence in God’s love rather than fear or insecurity.
2. Approach God Boldly in Prayer
Children do not hesitate to ask their father for help. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to approach God’s throne of grace with confidence. As heirs, we are invited to come without fear, believing that God not only hears us but delights in answering. Make it a habit to bring your needs, concerns, and desires before Him, trusting that your Father provides for His children according to His riches in glory.
3. Reflect the Father’s Heart
Being an heir is not only about receiving but also about representing. Show the love of God through acts of kindness, forgiveness, and generosity. Matthew 5:16 reminds us to let our light shine before others so that they may see our good deeds and glorify the Father. Each time you extend grace or love to others, you are walking out your divine inheritance and displaying the character of the One you belong to.
Closing Encouragement
You are no longer a slave, but a beloved child of God and an heir to His promises. Let this truth shape the way you think, pray, and live. Walk in freedom, knowing your identity is secure in Christ. Reflect His love to the world and rest in the confidence that your inheritance is eternal and unshakable.