Heirs of the Kingdom

  Heirs of the Kingdom   

James 2:5 states, “Harken, my beloved brethren, Hath not god chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him.”

       This verse is a wonderful thought and a precious promise to them that love the Lord.  God has chosen the poor so that certainly includes me! Though many musicians are “on the short end of the stick” when it comes to this world’s goods, they are actually rich.  They are rich in the things that really matter.  This verse reminds all who read it that those who love the Lord are rich in faith.  They are rich because they were adopted into the family of God when he forgave them and redeemed them by his precious blood which he shed on Calvary’s cross.   Furthermore, they have been called to be saints and Jesus suffered without the gate that they might be sanctified by his own blood (Hebrews 13”12).

        The Christian musician should also remember that God has protected, rewarded, blessed, and called them into his service.  Since all those who love the Lord are his sons and daughters, they are rich because they are God’s heirs and will receive a great inheritance that is so great that it is more than we can ask or think.

       Christian musician, it is time for you to cheer up!  There is no reason for you to let the Devil depress you or to cause you to think negative thoughts.  If you truly love the Lord, you are rich in faith now, and god has promised you an inheritance among them who are sanctified.  Acts 20:32 tells us all’ “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”  Praise God!  What more could you want?  You are now rich in grace in this life and you have an inheritance among those who are sanctified.