Heirs Of Righteousness

Mar 8, 2026    Rev. Kevin C. Benton

This powerful message challenges us to reclaim our true identity as children of God in a world that constantly tries to diminish who we are. Drawing from John 1:10-13, we're reminded that as many as received Christ, to them He gave the right to become children of God. This isn't just a nice theological concept—it's our birthright, our citizenship in the Kingdom of Heaven. Like the Apostle Paul who stood before a Roman judge and declared his Roman citizenship to gain access to higher authority, we too must learn to call upon our heavenly citizenship. We've been grafted into the family of Abraham, made heirs according to the promise, yet so many of us walk through life unaware of the spiritual authority and identity we possess. The enemy has stolen our image and convinced us we're worthless, but God is restoring our understanding of who we truly are. We're not just forgiven sinners—we're sons and daughters of the Most High God, with Jesus Christ as our cornerstone and foundation. This year of restoration calls us to stop blending in with the world and start standing out as the peculiar generation we were created to be, firmly planted on the rock of our faith.