Find an Heir!
We either have heirs or our line is passé. The heirs that matter are not the one’s that are born of sexual intimacy. Rather the heirs that matter will be the ones that embrace us and learn as if osmosis was the only way that learning can occur.
Spiritual heirs, heirs to our legacy, embrace out story and vision and then take it to their own levels. Moses had his Joshua. Elijah had Elisha. They are absolutely needed to ensure continuity and next level for the people of God. In modern time we see this in Joel Osteen being not only a physical heir, but also a spiritual heir in leading Lakewood church to a far larger vision and intent. Joel did not repudiate John’s vision and mission, he expanded it.
To have a legacy to give to someone we must inherit a legacy. Did you inherit from a Moses or get the mess that Joshua left because he did not embrace someone as his heir. There are generational blessings and curses based on what is left. Right now, we are a nation that is not focusing on our legacy. We seem to focus on immediate gratification rather than building long-term prosperity, mercy, grace, and ability. So what does an heir to our legacy look like?
First, they participate in our lives so that they know our heart, mind, and soul for the things we are trying to accomplish in our lives. They have to believe in the goal and vision of their Moses or Paul. They do not have to agree with every decision, because it is about letting them experiment and grow as they live under the covering of another more experienced person. In short, they are able to learn by experiencing and experimenting as they prepare for their day in leading others.
Secondly, they extend your legacy. Absalom is different from Elisha. Absalom wants to get rid of his father, from whom he should inherit the throne. Therefore, his selfish and self-centered thinking eliminates him as an heir. The other is an Elisha who wants a double portion of Elijah’s spirit as he embraces Elijah’s vision and mission. We all need an Elisha, we all should be aware of an Absalom and counter them out of our lives.
Lastly, spiritual and legacy heirs expand the horizon of the person to whom they are an heir. They tend to keep their elders on their toes and thinking while at the same time learning how to apply unchanging principles to ever changing circumstances. There becomes a symbiotic relationship of give, take and learn. What we need in an heir is also someone who will expand the vision when we go to our rest. To expand they must first understand the roots and foundation and from there they will expand the vision to it’s next level.
This week, I pray that you find an heir. I pray that you find someone who can reorient you to the next place your vision calls as they live out their hope to be your heir.
Spiritual heirs, heirs to our legacy, embrace out story and vision and then take it to their own levels. Moses had his Joshua. Elijah had Elisha. They are absolutely needed to ensure continuity and next level for the people of God. In modern time we see this in Joel Osteen being not only a physical heir, but also a spiritual heir in leading Lakewood church to a far larger vision and intent. Joel did not repudiate John’s vision and mission, he expanded it.
To have a legacy to give to someone we must inherit a legacy. Did you inherit from a Moses or get the mess that Joshua left because he did not embrace someone as his heir. There are generational blessings and curses based on what is left. Right now, we are a nation that is not focusing on our legacy. We seem to focus on immediate gratification rather than building long-term prosperity, mercy, grace, and ability. So what does an heir to our legacy look like?
First, they participate in our lives so that they know our heart, mind, and soul for the things we are trying to accomplish in our lives. They have to believe in the goal and vision of their Moses or Paul. They do not have to agree with every decision, because it is about letting them experiment and grow as they live under the covering of another more experienced person. In short, they are able to learn by experiencing and experimenting as they prepare for their day in leading others.
Secondly, they extend your legacy. Absalom is different from Elisha. Absalom wants to get rid of his father, from whom he should inherit the throne. Therefore, his selfish and self-centered thinking eliminates him as an heir. The other is an Elisha who wants a double portion of Elijah’s spirit as he embraces Elijah’s vision and mission. We all need an Elisha, we all should be aware of an Absalom and counter them out of our lives.
Lastly, spiritual and legacy heirs expand the horizon of the person to whom they are an heir. They tend to keep their elders on their toes and thinking while at the same time learning how to apply unchanging principles to ever changing circumstances. There becomes a symbiotic relationship of give, take and learn. What we need in an heir is also someone who will expand the vision when we go to our rest. To expand they must first understand the roots and foundation and from there they will expand the vision to it’s next level.
This week, I pray that you find an heir. I pray that you find someone who can reorient you to the next place your vision calls as they live out their hope to be your heir.
posted by Covenant of the Cross at
8:37 PM
1 Comments:
To Jackie Holtz
I have thought so much about you over the years!
It sounds like Covenant of the Cross is a great church!
I hope you get this, would like to communicate more.
Your Old friend,
Nan (Susan) Wood
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