Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)

The Hope Diamond weighs 45.52 carats and is one of the most famous jewels in the world. Its recorded history goes back to the 17th century in France. The gem was cut into smaller pieces multiple times, so its appearance has changed. The French, deep blue diamond was stolen in 1792 and has exchanged ownership several times. As of 2019, gemologists have valued it at about 350 million dollars. It’s currently housed in the National Gem and Mineral collection at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Even so, there are no guarantees of perfectly guarding it from theft. 

In comparison, those of us in Christ are assured of a living hope, which is our eternal inheritance. This future possession is being kept securely in heaven for us! 

What are some of the flawless facets of our living hope? Look with me at a few verses:

An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you (1 Peter 1:4 ESV).

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance (Psalms 16:5-6 ESV).

In him [Jesus] you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV).

We can live with confidence, great anticipation, and pure joy trusting that we’ve been granted a new spiritual life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

I bless you, God, as Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the sure and everlasting gem of our inheritance in Christ because of your great mercy.

Karen Sims