"The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." Psalm 16:6
Although I do have a Christian foundation in my family, there are many (in most cases) that do not have that privilege. I have a few friends that have this struggle. They sometimes will confess to me that it is hard for them to live for the Lord when they go home to a life that is contrary to what they want to live. I think we can all agree that it's hard to do something, for the Lord or just anything you set your mind to, when you have negativity coming from home. I can be all smiles and super pumped about an idea, but the moment I get some criticism or negative advice from a family member, I dismiss it almost immediately and change my mind. Sometimes this is good, but other times--like if we are witnessing to family-- it is dangerous. Eternally dangerous. Their souls are in the balance of what you and I feel is comfortable. Is it comfortable talking about the Lord, salvation & witnessing to lost family? Not usually. But the Great Commission does not call us to be comfortable and witness when it's convenient. There's no rest periods or vacation days. It is an anywhere you go, whatever you do, whoever you're with commission.
The truth of the following statement is a very simple truth; total common sense! "Light shines the brightest in the dark." Pretty simple, right? Yet when a little bit of darkness comes in our life we put out the flame in order not to hurt anyone's eyes. I have always had a Christian family (immediate family), so no... I cannot say that I completely know what you are going through if this is you. Because I have close friends that are the only "active" Christians in their home, I can tell you that it is possible to be faithful in church and do right with that home life. It is possible to win your lost family to the Lord. I'm not saying it is easy... but it is worth it. They are looking to you. Yes, they're your parents/aunts/uncles/grandparents/siblings. They may be older than you, and you think that they should be the ones to be leading you. But, as of right now, YOU-- as a saved person-- are responsible for being a witness. YOU are responsible to be the light in darkness. Just as I am responsible to be that light to lost family, friends and who ever I may meet that needs Christ.
That seemed a little scolding. It wasn't at all! If you know my personality, I am just a very dogmatic person ha ha. With that being put aside, although you may not have a "goodly heritage" in a sense that your parents raised you in church, their saved and so on, but you have a goodly heritage in Christ! If you are saved, Christ lives in you... yes? So you have a living heritage!! You have the necessary tool to start your earthly heritage now! My parents showed that in their life... they made that decision for themselves without a godly influence in their home (well, my Nannie was but she lived in Indiana away from my mom). It is an option!
There is a song called "Goodly Heritage" that is very popular among Independent Baptist churches. At least I've noticed that, because I've never heard anyone else sing it. A lot of times people will preach on the goodly heritage we have at home out of Psalm 16:6. It can definitely be applied that way; but if you read the chapter in context, David says that the LORD is his goodly heritage.
*The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance* and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Psalm 16:5-6.
Bro. Dervin Spears said, "Whatever Jesus gets I get, and whatever Jesus has I have!" I am thankful for what I have been blessed with on earth, but I am also thankful for my inheritance and blessing waiting for me in Heaven! Glory to His Name!
I am thankful for my "goodly heritage" at home. You may not have a Christian home, but guess what... if you are saved, you have a LIVING heritage in Christ! He is the portion of our inheritance in Heaven. You can make the choice to be the one to step out and claim it for you and your future family.
-Carrie Anna
That seemed a little scolding. It wasn't at all! If you know my personality, I am just a very dogmatic person ha ha. With that being put aside, although you may not have a "goodly heritage" in a sense that your parents raised you in church, their saved and so on, but you have a goodly heritage in Christ! If you are saved, Christ lives in you... yes? So you have a living heritage!! You have the necessary tool to start your earthly heritage now! My parents showed that in their life... they made that decision for themselves without a godly influence in their home (well, my Nannie was but she lived in Indiana away from my mom). It is an option!
There is a song called "Goodly Heritage" that is very popular among Independent Baptist churches. At least I've noticed that, because I've never heard anyone else sing it. A lot of times people will preach on the goodly heritage we have at home out of Psalm 16:6. It can definitely be applied that way; but if you read the chapter in context, David says that the LORD is his goodly heritage.
*The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance* and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Psalm 16:5-6.
Bro. Dervin Spears said, "Whatever Jesus gets I get, and whatever Jesus has I have!" I am thankful for what I have been blessed with on earth, but I am also thankful for my inheritance and blessing waiting for me in Heaven! Glory to His Name!
I am thankful for my "goodly heritage" at home. You may not have a Christian home, but guess what... if you are saved, you have a LIVING heritage in Christ! He is the portion of our inheritance in Heaven. You can make the choice to be the one to step out and claim it for you and your future family.
-Carrie Anna
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