“...that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.” - Ephesians 1:18
What if you were richer than you think — not in money, but in meaning?
In our world today, wealth is often measured by what we can touch or display — full bank accounts, beautiful homes, prestigious jobs, and luxury possessions. Yet, as many have discovered, material wealth can disappear overnight or fail to fill the deepest emptiness of the heart.
The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 1:18, redirects our attention from the temporary to the eternal. He prays that “the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” — that we would gain spiritual vision to truly understand the riches of our inheritance in Christ.
This inheritance is not about possessions, but about position — being children of God. It’s the kind of wealth that can’t depreciate, can’t be stolen, and doesn’t depend on economic conditions. It is made up of peace that anchors us, joy that sustains us, salvation that secures us, and purpose that gives meaning to every day.
True wealth, then, isn’t found in what we own, but in who owns us. When we understand that our inheritance comes from being God’s beloved, we begin to live differently — with gratitude, confidence, and contentment that no circumstance can shake.
