Imperishable, Unspoiled, Unfading and Reserved

“As a mom, the best gift I could give my children is Jesus.”

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given

us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. This inheritance is kept in

heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the

salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIV)

When we became parents, our financial advisor recommended for my husband and I to

meet with a lawyer to finalize a will; a document outlining the details of our direct wishes

for our property and assets as well as care for our children. In the midst of this discussion, I

internally started to think about all that my children would inherit. I thought about the

house, bank accounts, investments, cars, and the list went on. My thought process checked

off materialistic possessions all while hoping our best gifts left behind would bring love,

comfort, and security amid grief. Here's the thing, what I perceive as my best gifts will

perish, spoil, and fade. What my children will inherit from me are things of this earth –

broken by sin.

When you and I accept Jesus Christ into our hearts as Lord and Savior, we become His

children, adopted into His family. As God’s children, He gives us an inheritance. His

inheritance is far greater than any gift I leave behind to my children. Why? Because God is

righteous, holy, pure, blameless, exalted. His inheritance for His children is imperishable,

unspoiled, and unfading.

So what exactly do we inherit as children of God? His kingdom, an eternal and joyful

existence with God in Heaven. The gift of salvation for each of us who call Him Lord and

Savior is kept in heaven protected by God’s power (v. 4 and 5). The same God who formed

heaven and earth, created humanity, split seas, and defeated death is the same God who

loves us and protects our inheritance. Not only is His gift imperishable, unspoiled, and

unfading, but it is also reserved.

The property and assets I’d leave behind for my children do not compare to our inheritance

as children of God. As a mom, the best gift I could give my children is Jesus.

Action Steps:

● Make it a priority to talk about Jesus to your kids every day this week. After all, the

best gift we can give our children is Jesus.

● Listen to "Adoption Song" by Brandon Lake

Written by Amy, mom of 2 boys