Written by Pastor James
Benson
1 Kings 21:3 “And Naboth said to Ahab, The
Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.”
The challenge for
Christians today is to keep, for future generations, the inheritance that we
have received from our Forefathers. Though there are many aspects of
Christianity that are under attack and that the world is trying to “buy out”, The
Family remains at the top of that list. From gay marriage to common core and
the government takeover of our children’s education to the murder of countless
unborn children, The Family, The first institution created by God, is assaulted
daily by those who would love to “buy our vineyard” and change it into
something of their own making.
Naboth knew that the
vineyard wasn’t his to sell. He was simply a steward of his family’s property.
He told King Ahab that not only was his vineyard not for sale, but no amount of
money could make him sell it. And we, just as him, have no right to sell our
heritage to the highest bidder. It was bought and paid for many times over by
the blood of martyrs and ultimately the Blood of Christ. We are simply keepers
of the truth.
There are some things I
own that aren’t for sale but if the price was right I would sell them. My old
Toyota, my woodworking tools, my receding hairline? None of those are going in
the garage sale this weekend, but if you offered me enough money for them, I
would let them go. My Family, my Christian heritage, my convictions and the
call of God in my life? Those are not for sale, and by the Grace of God, no
amount of money, fame, or influence will persuade me to sell them.
Is your “vineyard” for
sale? If so, it’s time to take it off the market and decide that it’s not for
sale and you won’t sell it.
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