An Equal Inheritance

Written By Betty Predmore

EPHESIANS 3: 1-21

(September 24)

There are so many things that are passed down through the generations. I think of some of my most treasured possessions ... pieces of crystal, figurines, jewelry, and other sweet things that once belonged to family members who came before me. If you are like me, you are sentimental about things like that.

There are also other things that can be passed down. Things that are not so pleasant... illness and disease, mental issues, anger, abuse, and dysfunction. Those are things we don't like to think about, but it happens every day.

In today's portion of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he is addressing something else that can now be passed down through the generations, thanks to the gifting God gave him. Because of the calling on his life, he was able to share the Good News not just with the Jews, but also with the Gentiles.

This allowed the generations to come, both Jew and Gentile, to pass this knowledge down and share equally in the riches of the inheritance that we receive as God's children. This inheritance allows us to approach God boldly and confidently without fear.

Paul also talks about being a prisoner for Christ Jesus. He meant this literally. he had been imprisoned in Rome for preaching about Jesus. The religious leaders felt threatened by him, so they pressured the Romans to arrest him and have him brought to trial for treason and for causing rebellion amongst the Jews. Paul was under arrest and being held prisoner, but his view that God was in control did not waiver.

This was important for the Ephesians to know, just as it is important for us to know. If not for his willingness to suffer, the Ephesians would not have heard the Good News. Paul endured that pain so that new believers would come to Christ.

That sacrificial type of life brought many new believers. And those beliefs were passed down from generation to generation, which is why we are believers today.

Because of this, today we can all have an equal inheritance in the Kingdom of God, despite our upbringing, our nationality, our race, our economic situation, or our past sins.

What a wonderful inheritance that is for believers everywhere!! My heart wants to shout a humble and sincere "thank you" to Paul for his willingness to endure trials for the sake of the Gospel. My hope is that someday I get to thank him face-to-face.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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