When you look through history, the inheritance is what was owned or owed that now passes to the children of the deceased! Many traditions would pass it to the first born. Some pass it to only the sons. In almost every case, it is passed from the father!
Our culture is missing out on this truth. The fathers are so decimated by media, the entertainment industry and by our communities that the father is not held in high regard. However, in the family unit itself, the father carries the greatest impact. Whether a relationship is severed or intact, the paternal bond is emotional. It offers the most encouragement. If the parental relationship is still intact and strong, the paternal image is now a multiplier of itself.
This is why, children are distraught when promises by the father are broken. Why they are elated when they are kept. There are kingdoms that are passed down to first born. Rulers leave heirs in charge of the kingdom! Look at the bible and you'll see very powerful blessings bestowed on the first born. Adam's children (Cain and Able) fought over the blessing. Jacob and Esau battled their whole life for the blessing of their father. We need fathers to be MEN and bestow blessings on their children today. That is not just a "one and done" mentality. We need to mentor our children, raise them within eye sight, ear shot and handshake distance to see what it's like to be a real man! Then when you are old and gray, you will be able to leave an inheritance to your children's children! That's a statement! If you live well, then your life will be an inheritance that will last like a dynasty!
It's not a lottery ticket! It's not a settlement! It's not just an inheritance! The blessing is bestowed on the children because ITS A LEGACY that is multiplied and passed to the children's children! What are you leaving?
