5-Day Devotional - Day One

Divine Doors: Part Six Pastor Becki Stieb Day 1: Unlocking Your Divine Inheritance Devotional Have you ever felt like God's blessings were just out of reach? Like there's a door between you and the abundant life Jesus promised, but you can't seem to find the key? The truth is, as believers, we already possess everything we need to access God's promises. When Jesus spoke to Peter in Matthew 16:19, He wasn't just speaking to one disciple—He was declaring a profound truth for all believers. We have been given the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven! This isn't a metaphor or nice religious saying. It's a spiritual reality with practical implications. Think about what keys represent—access, authority, ownership. When you have a key, you have the right to enter, to take possession, to exercise control. As children of God, we aren't outsiders hoping to get a glimpse of His goodness. We are heirs with full rights to everything our Father has. Take a moment to shift your perspective. Stop seeing yourself as locked out of God's blessings, and start recognizing that you hold keys. Your inheritance is available to you right now. The question isn't whether God will give you access; it's whether you'll use the access He's already provided. Bible Verse "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." - Matthew 16:19 Reflection Question What areas of your life have you been treating as though you're locked out of God's blessings? How might your perspective change if you truly believed you already hold the keys? Quote “As Christ followers, as children of God, as believers, we have been given complete access to everything that belongs to God.” Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for making me a co-heir with Christ. Help me grasp the magnitude of what You've given me through the keys to Your kingdom. Give me courage to use these keys to unlock every door that stands before me. I choose to walk in the authority and access You've already provided. In Jesus's name, amen.