Heir of ALL Things
By Susan Klein
“…but in these last days he has
spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom
he also made the universe.”
Hebrews 1:2 (NIV)
When a person dies,
he generally leaves his estate to an heir or heirs. He typically drafts a will,
oftentimes well in advance, bequeathing his possessions to a named beneficiary.
Upon his death, the beneficiary eventually receives the possessions that remain.
But “uncertainties”
can change this equation. What if the deceased forgot to draft a will? Or what
if the named heir is dead? What if there are no remaining relatives to receive
the property? Then the state (or probate court) typically decides what is best
to do with the remaining possessions.
This is what
happened to the music icon Prince. He died “intestate,” with an amassed fortune
that he neglected to specify to whom it should be left. His money and
possessions now lie in the fate of someone else, and it could get ugly for
those who are fighting for what they feel rightfully belongs to them. A simple
will or trust could have set things right.
Fortunately for us,
God drafted a will. He appointed His Son heir of all things. ALL, including each
of us. The earth and everything on it belongs to Him. We are His and His alone.
We will not have to be held up in a probate court where others can try to claim
us. We are bequeathed to His Son. Even though His Son died a physical death, no
one else has the authority or right to claim us. And the really great news: He
is alive and is coming back to take possession of what is rightfully His!
I don’t know about
you, but when life’s uncertainties come banging relentlessly on my door, I find
great peace in this fact. Nothing and no one can snatch me away from the One
who is Heir of ALL things. No matter how ugly conditions and circumstances get
in this present world, no matter what I may lose or suffer through in life…my
Beneficiary has claimed me. I am secure, right this moment, and forevermore!
An added benefit? We who are His will be with Him when He returns to
claim everything else that belongs to Him. Take deep comfort in that truth!
GOING DEEPER:
1. What “uncertainties” may be
causing you to lack a sense of security and peace?
2. Without letting circumstances get
in the way, are you willing to cling to the “certainties” you know to be true?
Susan is married to Mark, and has two adult children. She enjoys
teaching Bible studies, writing, and tutoring with the Literacy Council. She is
a member of the Peace Team at Oakwood and also co-leads a small group.
