Goodly Heritage

For Women By Women

By Laura Grills

January 2, 2026

Psalm 16:6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

What a privilege it is to grow up in a country with amazing freedoms and opportunities!  Also, the time in which we live has numerous conveniences and luxuries that we enjoy. We have been blessed with many riches, with no concern of where our next meal will come from. Many of us have godly families. All of these blessings have been passed down and are gifts God has given to us.

Jeremiah 3:19 But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.

What are we going to do with the gifts that we have been given? How are we investing in the next generation? 

Our responsibility is to help our children know and love God’s Word above all else. We can help them memorize Scripture daily and learn to apply its truths in decision-making. 

Even if we don’t have children, we have opportunities to invest in many young people. Children who do not come from strong Christian homes need the influence of godly aunts, Sunday school teachers, and Christian school teachers who can help them learn to know and love God and His Word. By serving in our local churches and by going on mission trips, we can help reach the next generation. 

Joel 2:17 …Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?

Although many of the Old Testament references to God’s heritage apply to Israel, we can see a spiritual application to preserving our godly heritage.  I Peter 5:3 says, “neither as being Lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” 

Reflection—May we use our goodly heritage to invest in the next generation.