Heirs of God – You Are Not A Servant. You Are A Son

 

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”

Romans 8:14-17 | NIV

Every believer must embrace a powerful truth to walk in the fullness of what God intends for their lives: we are not merely servants in the Kingdom—we are sons. And if sons, then heirs.

The word ‘heir’ speaks of royalty, inheritance and a kingdom. Think about the sons of the King of England… remember the installation of the last king and all the splendor and influence on display. This is infinitesimal when compared to what is in God’s kingdom.

Too often, we live beneath our spiritual privileges because we do not understand who we are in Christ. We live as spiritual orphans, always trying to earn what has already been freely given. But the Scriptures are clear—we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Everything that belongs to the Father also belongs to the Son. And because we are in Christ, it belongs to us as well.

You Are Not a Servant. You Are a Son.

In Galatians 4, Paul draws a distinction between a servant and a son. A servant does not inherit anything. A son, however, is the legal recipient of the father’s inheritance. Many Christians function with a servant mindset, constantly seeking to gain God’s approval, working tirelessly for blessings they already have access to.

But God didn’t send His Son to make you a better servant. He sent His Son to make you a son. Now, the son here is not about gender because a spirit has no gender. Whether you are male or female in physical terms, this promise is yours in spirit and truth.

A son operates from a place of relationship. He knows he belongs. He has access. He can enter the Father’s presence without fear, without needing permission, because it’s his home too.

The enemy’s greatest tactic is to get you to doubt your identity. If he can convince you that you’re not really a son, he can keep you from walking in your inheritance. But today, you must reject the lie and embrace the truth:

• You are loved.
• You are chosen.
• You are an heir.
• All things are yours through Christ.

Let this truth sink deep into your spirit: you are a co-heir with Christ. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. The same access Jesus has to the Father—you have it too.

Jesus said,… Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” John 20:17 paraphrase

Now is the time to grow into this identity. Sons don’t just receive—they steward. They build. They lead. They carry the heart of the Father into every sphere of influence.

Our world is crying out for sons, not just church members or religious people, but true heirs who will manifest the Kingdom on earth.

So today, say it with boldness:
“I am an heir of God. I am a co-heir with Christ. All things are mine through Jesus.”

So rise. Walk in your inheritance. Embrace your identity. You are not a spiritual orphan. You are a son of the Most High God.

Let Us Pray

Thank You, Father, for Your grace. Thank You that I don’t have to work for what You’ve already given. I am grateful for the finished work of Jesus, and I rest in my place as Your son.

Lord, open my eyes to see the fullness of what You’ve provided. Teach me to walk as a mature son. Help me to steward the inheritance, not just for myself, but for Your glory and Your Kingdom’s expansion.

Lord, help me to walk in the fullness of what it means to be Your son. I don’t want to function like a slave. I don’t want to live like an outsider. I receive the spirit of adoption. I call You ‘Abba Father.

Father, I receive my inheritance. Everything You have made available to me in Christ—I take hold of it now. I will no longer beg for what is already mine. I walk in the authority of a firstborn son. Break the mindset of an orphan off of me, Lord. Remove every lie that says I am not enough, not qualified, or not worthy. I believe that I am accepted in the Beloved, and I belong in the family of God.”

I declare today: I am an heir of God. I am a co-heir with Christ. All things are mine in Him. I walk in divine access, divine favor, and divine authority. I will manifest the Kingdom in every area of my life.

In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray.

Amen.

Praying in the Spirit for 30 minutes (Take out some more time to pray more in the cause of the day or night)

Prayer of Thanksgiving for another 5-10 mins

DAILY BIBLE READING PLAN 
Exodus 7

Job 24

Luke 10

1 Corinthians 11