The heavenly inheritance - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

An inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, (is) reserved in heaven for you.
1 Peter 1:4

The heavenly inheritance
My wife inherited a complete set of silver cutlery from her grandparents. It reminds us of the love of Grandpa and Grandma and the wonderful vacations she spent with them. So, we keep this “treasure” as a memory of our grandparents.

Recently, we took out the silver cutlery to show it to our children. To our dismay, we found that it had lost its shine. Instead, there were ugly, dark stains all over the silver. Fortunately, they could be removed through proper cleaning.

As Christians, God promises us an inheritance in heaven. It includes our joy in the Father’s house and our participation in Christ’s heavenly kingdom. This inheritance is kept for us until we actually inherit it. During the waiting period, we can be sure that it loses nothing of its value and beauty:

o The inheritance is imperishable because it is not subject to death. Its substance never changes.
o The inheritance is undefiled. Sin cannot destroy it. It remains untouchable in its purity.
o The inheritance is unfading. The ravages of time do not affect it. It preserves its glory eternally.

When we explore our heavenly inheritance through the Bible, we gain a greater appreciation of it. This disconnects our hearts from the earth and increasingly connects them with Christ in heaven.

Today’s reading: Exodus 37:17-29 · Luke 17:11-19