Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

As I am reading this, it occurs to me that the people of the time, the Jews upon which this gospel first fell, would have had their ears perked up at the sound of one word in this passage.

Inheritance.

This word of faith in Christ is new to them, but inheritance had a deep cultural implication upon which their understanding was not based on faith. I do not have that cultural understanding. Inheritance was not my experience. I do however know human instincts and why certain words carry more meaning when heard.

I knew the power of sin in my life. I wasn’t blaming Satan for those sins, I owned them. Forgiveness held more sway over me than inheritance. I knew nothing about sanctification nor spiritual blindness, so I didn’t have a complete understanding about this passage. I did however have enough interest in forgiveness to inquire more.

Does it mean that those who heard “inheritance” didn’t find the Lord? No not at all but knowing humanity as I do, some would come to a point and say “This wasn’t what I was looking for.” All of these things and more are founded on the same thing, the promises of God.

For anyone who has a mentality of instant reward, such as receiving an inheritance, may find disappointment. The truth of God’s promises are time sensitive. Some we can receive instantly, some we will receive on this journey. The powerful and important ones will not be received until this journey is over. Because of this believing on Him who makes those promises and a correct understanding of those promises is critical.

John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

Zechariah 14:8 And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.

I’ve often thought about our place in The Great and Terrible Day of the LORD. There has not been an abundance of scriptures which make our part clear, but there are hints. This is but one of them.

Zechariah 14:5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the Lord my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.

The issue of what comprises a saint has been clouded by various religious attitudes, definitions and demands. Not so with living waters, as it relates directly to believing on Jesus Christ. No works attached, no demands, just believing on Jesus Christ. No body of works separates this class of believers, they are one together.

Zechariah 14:6-7 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.

All clouded visions shall be cleared up. We will no longer see by reason of religion, doctrine, talents or gifts, but shall see the true light as He stands before us on that day.