Discover Your Inheritance
Today I wanna talk to you about how to walk in the fullness of your inheritance. You know,........
January 5, 2025
Let us discuss how we can walk in the fullness of our inheritance in Christ. Ephesians 1:11 tells us, “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” Before I delve into how to access this inheritance, let’s take a step back to creation to understand some key concepts.
In Genesis 1, we encounter Elohim, one of God’s names. Elohim is a significant name because it highlights God’s almighty, all-powerful nature. It is through Elohim that the entire cosmos was created, and what’s remarkable is that He created it by speaking. Words were used for creation, not just communication. Words are not merely a medium for communication—they are a medium for creation. They hold immense power.
In Genesis 1:2, it says,
Genesis 1:2 – “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
The earth was formless, empty, and dark. But then, in Genesis 1:3,
Genesis 1:3 – “God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
This light did not come from the sun or stars. It came directly from God Himself. Before creating anything else, God created light, and this light was supernatural—it came from His glory.
Imagine for a moment that you are painting a picture on a canvas. You would need a canvas to create the image. Similarly, God’s light became the canvas for His creation. Everything He made was created in the glory of His light. God is intentional and excellent in everything He does—there’s great detail and thought behind it all.
When God created the animals, He spoke to the earth, the water, and the air, and life appeared. But when it came to mankind, He didn’t speak to the earth. He spoke to Himself. Humans are unique in that they are the only creation made from within God Himself. Genesis 2:3 notes that God rested on the seventh day.
Genesis 2:3 – “And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it because in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made.”
There’s a difference between creation and making. Creation comes from the spiritual realm, while making comes from the physical. God created mankind spiritually, but He made our bodies from dust. Eve, however, was fashioned from Adam, a word that signifies building or forming. Just as fish need water to live, we need God to sustain our lives. Without Him, we cannot survive.
So, how did Adam and Eve disconnect from God? It wasn’t just by eating the fruit. Eating the fruit was the result of their disconnection. Every sin is the fruit of being disconnected from God. The real cause of disconnection begins when we listen to the wrong words. In the garden, Adam and Eve were exposed to the devil’s words. It wasn’t a one-time event; it was a slow process of becoming familiar with lies. Over time, they began to agree with the enemy’s words, which led to their disconnection from God.
This disconnection didn’t happen suddenly. Just as relationships don’t break down overnight, disconnection from God happens gradually. Adam and Eve grew so familiar with the devil’s voice that they eventually accepted it, leading to their fall. The same happens in our lives when we become familiar with the enemy’s voice.
God asked Adam, “Who told you that you were naked?” Even though Adam had been naked from the beginning, someone else had fed him information that shifted his focus. Similarly, sometimes God doesn’t want us to focus on certain details because they might distract us from His greater plan. When we focus too much on the lies and distractions of the enemy, we risk disconnecting from our true source of life—God Himself.
Before the fall, Adam had power and authority. He could command animals and name them, and everything obeyed him because he was connected to God, the source of all power. But once disconnected, Adam lost that authority. Instead of operating from the inside out, he began to live from the outside in, and the external world—such as emotions, circumstances, and even money—began to control him.
In Christ, we have received the spirit of adoption, not a spirit of slavery.
Romans 8:15 – “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”
This connection to God enables us to operate from the inside out again. Now, when we walk into a room, we can bring light to the darkness. When we enter a chaotic atmosphere, we can bring order. Our words, connected to the power of God, can change the atmosphere around us.
Our inheritance in Christ is to speak God’s words and take dominion over the world. In Ezekiel 37, God commands the prophet to prophesy over dry bones.
Ezekiel 37:7 – “So I prophesied as I was commanded, and as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone.”
Ezekiel’s words had power because he spoke as God commanded. We were never meant to be sovereign powers. We were meant to be vessels of God’s power, flowing through us to accomplish His will. The degree of power we experience is directly related to how much we submit to God. Just as a sword is only effective when it is sharp, our words are effective when they are aligned with God’s will. When we hear God’s word and speak it, we wield a double-edged sword—His word and our voice. It’s not enough to speak our own thoughts; we must speak what God speaks. That’s where true dominion lies.
God’s blessing, the power of His inheritance, flows through connection—relational connection. Today, I’m going to teach you something powerful and practical. At first glance, it may seem difficult, but I assure you, it’s not. It is a privilege.
God transfers His power from one person to another through a process called impartation. He blessed Abraham, and He didn’t need to repeat that blessing because Abraham could now pass it down to his son Isaac through his words. The blessing transferred through Abraham’s impartation.
Impartation is God’s strategy for transferring His power, ensuring His blessings continue to flow from person to person. Once God has imparted something to someone, it is available for anyone willing to connect to that blessing. But the problem arises when we hear a blessing and assume it’s not for us. We disqualify ourselves, thinking, “Oh, that blessing is for someone else.”
It doesn’t work like that. If you partner with and connect to that blessing, it will flow into your life as well. Church, don’t be so proud that you wait for your personal blessing when you can partake in the blessings of those around you. Many people spend years praying, “God, bless me, bless me!” without realizing that the blessing they seek is right next to them. They can tap into that blessing simply by being connected.
God shows His love for you by bringing the right people into your life. That’s why we have a church. Each of us carries different dimensions of God’s blessing, and when we come together, we receive the fullness of that blessing. But what happens when the church is divided—by offense, insecurity, or pride? We miss out on the blessings available to us.
If you’re waiting for your personal blessing, ask yourself: Do the people God has surrounded you with carry blessings in the area you’re waiting for? If they do, you can tap into their blessing.
God doesn’t always bless you personally; sometimes, He blesses you through others. I remember when I used to sit in church and think, “God, unless You speak directly to me, I won’t receive it.” I didn’t receive much for years. But I learned that God blesses people through people. We are the body of Christ, and through each other, blessings overflow into our lives.
In Colossians 1:12,
Colossians 1:12 – Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
We are reminded that we’ve been qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints. We don’t have personal, separate inheritances—we share in the inheritance of the body. We all hold a joint account in God’s bank, so be careful not to disregard those around you. What you dishonor, you repel. The closer you walk with others, the closer you are to receiving the blessings that flow through them.
In Deuteronomy 2:24-25, God tells Moses to take possession of the land He had promised.
Deuteronomy 2:24-25 – Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle. This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.
Moses didn’t wait for a personal confirmation from God—he trusted the impartation that had already been given. The Israelites received the blessing by agreeing with Moses’ leadership. Those who doubted or refused to act in unity with the blessing missed out on the promise.
The church isn’t about individualism. It’s about unity. When Jesus met Saul on the road to Damascus, He didn’t ask, “Why do you persecute the church?” He said, “Why do you persecute me?” That’s how connected we are to the body of Christ. To walk in the fullness of our inheritance, we need to understand that inheritance is tied to unity.
In 1 Corinthians 3:16,
1 Corinthians 3:16 – Do you not know that you[ are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
it says we are God’s temple, in the Greek, it means “you are the temple”—like you as in plural. . We are part of something bigger than just ourselves. The current cultural focus on individualism—our preferences, our mental health, our identity—is not how we experience the fullness of God’s blessings. The body of Christ, when unified, experiences the fullness of His blessing.
In Joshua 1:3, God reminds Joshua that He’s giving them the land, just as He promised Moses.
Joshua 1:3 – Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.
God doesn’t start from scratch; He builds on what was released over previous generations. The church has been growing stronger for 2,000 years, building upon the achievements of those who’ve come before us.
God is waiting for the church to mature. Jesus hasn’t returned because the body of Christ hasn’t come into full proportion with Him, the Head. The question isn’t why God hasn’t sent Jesus—it’s when will we mature as His body?
The church is growing, becoming stronger and more glorious. When criticism arises, it’s often because something significant is happening. The more powerful something is, the more resistance it faces. Even Jesus faced opposition and criticism, and so will we.
In Joshua 1:5, God tells Joshua that no one will be able to stand against him. Joshua received the same power and blessing Moses carried, not because he was self-appointed but because he was called by God.
Joshua 1:5 – No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
There’s no such thing as a self-appointed ministry. If you’re self-appointed, you’ll have to sustain yourself. But if you’re called by God, your calling will be confirmed by others.
Joshua’s appointment came through the laying of hands by Moses. Impartation works through humility. It’s not just about laying hands; it’s about receiving with a humble posture. The greater always blesses the inferior. Hebrews 7:7 says the inferior is blessed by the superior.
Hebrews 7:7 – It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.
When Jesus humbled Himself before John the Baptist, heaven opened. Jesus, God Himself in flesh, humbled Himself before a man. Similarly, for us to receive blessings, we must humble ourselves before others.
Impartation doesn’t work unless we position ourselves to receive it. It’s about humility and honoring what others carry. God’s inheritance flows from one person to another, but you must be willing to receive it.
Before David defeated Goliath, no one had killed a giant. When he did, he became known as the giant slayer. But after that, David was pursued by King Saul and ran for his life. He attracted 400 men, hopeless and in distress. Yet, as they recognized David’s anointing and followed him, they received the same anointing. These 400 men, previously hopeless, became mighty warriors who could slay giants too.
In 2 Samuel 23:8, we see one of these men, Josheb-basshebeth, who killed 800 men at one time. When they recognized David’s anointing, they became anointed themselves.
2 Samuel 23:8 – These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time.
Recognizing the anointing in others is a spiritual gift. You have to be able to discern who carries God’s power, even when they don’t look impressive.
You’ve been qualified by God for inheritance in the saints. You didn’t qualify yourself—God did. But inheritance comes with maturity. Galatians 4:1 tells us that as long as an heir is a child, they are no different than a servant. To walk in inheritance, we must step into maturity. Maturity is about taking responsibility, not just enjoying blessings.
Inheritance comes with purpose. Ephesians 1:11 says that in Christ, we have obtained an inheritance, according to the purpose of God’s will.
Ephesians 1:11 – In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.
Mature people take responsibility for others. If you want God to entrust you with more, you need to take responsibility for His people.
You see, inheritance isn’t about enjoying blessings for yourself. It’s about being a blessing to others. Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father in heaven,” not “My Father.” Even in prayer, there is power in the plural. When we pray as the body of Christ, we experience greater power.
You receive inheritance from the people around you, and God entrusts you with more as you take responsibility for others. It all starts where you are. Be faithful with what God has placed before you, and He will trust you with more. Whether you’re teaching children or leading a church, your faithfulness in small things prepares you for greater responsibilities.
Be faithful where you are, pour into others, and surround yourself with people who can pour into you. By doing so, you position yourself to receive greater blessings from God. Make a decision today to walk in the fullness of God’s inheritance, to live with humility, and to serve others with the responsibility that comes with maturity.
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