My oldest son looks just like me. Recently, while visiting his grandparents, he went back to my hometown. He came back and said to me, “Dad, everyone kept telling me, “I know who your Dad is. You look just like him when he was your age.”” People who saw me grow up could spot the resemblance.
We are often aware of our natural heritage or lack thereof. Maybe the legacy of your family is something that makes you proud, or not. Do you know that if you are a follower of Jesus, you have a spiritual legacy that far surpasses any natural legacy that you have or don’t have. The Book of Hebrews says:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
Hebrews 12:1
In heaven, you are surrounded by a huge arena filled with overcomers cheering you on! They are cheering you on right now.
Do you know where you come from? You come from a long line of overcomers! You look just like them! I can see the family resemblance!
You are an overcomer!
People just like you have overcame problems just like the ones that you are facing right now! Don’t quit, don’t give up. This is the family that you are part of. Read the stories of the people in the Bible, this is your spiritual heritage. These are the overcomers in your family. If they made it through the fire, so can you!
You are part of a grand story!
As followers of Jesus, we are a small part of the grand story of God. We are just part of continuing His story. When we think it is our story we can easily get stressed out. However, when we realize this is the story of God and He has invited us to be part of it it fills us with joy and confidence!
Do you know where you come from? You have a mighty spiritual LEGACY! You are from a long line of overcomers! Just read the pages of Scripture and be encouraged. If God did it for them, he will do it for you! Don’t forget where you come from. You are an overcomer! You are a son or daughter of the most high God!
Father, help us see that we are a small part of your grand story. Thank you for calling us. Thank you for having a plan for our lives. Thank you Holy Spirit for your presence and power in our lives. I pray for anyone today who feels inferior because of their natural family! Help them to see that they have a great spiritual legacy of faith! Help them to know that they are not alone today. Fill them with encouragement and hope to keep trusting you and facing the battle with faith and trust! In Jesus Name! Amen.
