God: Our All-Sufficient Portion and Eternal Inheritance
Summary
The essence of our relationship with God is beautifully captured in the mutual declaration that "The Lord is my portion" and "The Lord's portion is His people." This profound truth reveals the depth of God's love and commitment to us, His chosen ones. Just as God delights in us, we find our ultimate satisfaction and inheritance in Him. This relationship is not based on our merit but on God's sovereign choice, purchase, and conquest. We are His treasured possession, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, and nothing can separate us from His love.
God's people are His special possession, chosen before the foundation of the world, and He takes great delight in them. This delight is not based on our worthiness but on His grace and mercy. We are His inheritance, and He is ours. This mutual possession is a source of immense joy and security. God is not only our portion but our all-sufficient portion, satisfying every longing of our hearts. In Him, we find everything we need, and He is more than enough for us.
As believers, we are called to recognize and embrace this truth. Our portion is not in the things of this world but in God Himself. We are to live in the light of this reality, finding our joy and satisfaction in Him alone. This eternal portion is secure, and nothing can take it away from us. It is a source of great comfort and hope, especially in times of trial and tribulation.
Key Takeaways:
1. God's Sovereign Choice and Delight: God's people are His special possession, chosen by His sovereign will and delight. This choice is not based on our merit but on His grace and mercy. We are His inheritance, and He takes great pleasure in us, despite our imperfections. This truth should fill us with awe and gratitude. [05:22]
2. The All-Sufficient Portion: God is our all-sufficient portion, satisfying every longing of our hearts. In Him, we find everything we need, and He is more than enough for us. This truth calls us to find our joy and satisfaction in God alone, rather than in the fleeting pleasures of this world. [39:15]
3. Mutual Possession and Security: The mutual declaration that "The Lord is my portion" and "The Lord's portion is His people" reveals the depth of our relationship with God. This mutual possession is a source of immense joy and security, as nothing can separate us from His love. [23:36]
4. Eternal Inheritance: Our portion in God is eternal and secure, outlasting the trials and tribulations of this world. This eternal inheritance is a source of great comfort and hope, reminding us that our true home is with God. [44:02]
5. Living in the Light of Our Portion: As believers, we are called to live in the light of the truth that God is our portion. This means finding our joy and satisfaction in Him alone and living as His treasured possession. This truth should shape our lives and give us a sense of purpose and identity. [46:02]
Youtube Chapters:
[00:00] - Welcome
[00:13] - Introduction to Choice Portions
[00:32] - Reflecting God's Love
[01:06] - Mutual Love and Delight
[02:22] - God's People as His Portion
[03:29] - The Church as God's Special Property
[05:06] - God's Sovereign Choice
[06:30] - Redemption and Purchase
[07:36] - Conquest and Victory
[09:55] - God's Undeniable Rights
[10:27] - Special Care for His People
[12:06] - God's Care and Provision
[15:44] - God's Delight in His People
[19:16] - The Church as God's Rest
[20:59] - Marriage Metaphor
[23:36] - Everlasting Possession
[26:25] - The Lord as Our Sole Portion
[39:15] - All-Sufficient Portion
[44:02] - Eternal Portion
[46:02] - Living in the Light of Our Portion
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
- Deuteronomy 32:9: "For the Lord's portion is his people."
- Lamentations 3:24: "The Lord is my portion, saith my soul."
#### Observation Questions
1. What does Deuteronomy 32:9 mean when it says, "the Lord's portion is his people"? How does this relate to the idea of God's people being His special possession? [03:29]
2. In Lamentations 3:24, what does it mean for the soul to declare, "The Lord is my portion"? How does this reflect the believer's relationship with God? [23:36]
3. How does the sermon describe the mutual relationship between God and His people, as seen in the phrases "The Lord is my portion" and "The Lord's portion is His people"? [02:22]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the concept of God's sovereign choice and delight in His people challenge or affirm your understanding of grace and mercy? [05:22]
2. What does it mean for God to be our "all-sufficient portion," and how does this impact the way believers find satisfaction in Him rather than in worldly things? [39:15]
3. How does the sermon illustrate the security and joy found in the mutual possession between God and His people? What implications does this have for believers today? [23:36]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt like you were not worthy of God's love. How does understanding that God's choice is based on His grace and mercy, not our merit, change your perspective? [05:22]
2. In what ways do you seek satisfaction in worldly things rather than in God? Identify one area where you can shift your focus to find joy and satisfaction in God alone. [39:15]
3. How can you live more fully in the light of the truth that God is your portion? What practical steps can you take to embrace your identity as His treasured possession? [46:02]
4. During times of trial and tribulation, how can the assurance of an eternal inheritance in God provide comfort and hope? Share a personal experience where this truth has been significant for you. [44:02]
5. Consider the mutual relationship between God and His people. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of belonging and security in your relationship with God? [23:36]
6. How does the idea of being God's special possession influence the way you view your purpose and identity? What changes might you make in your daily life to reflect this truth? [03:29]
7. Think about a specific longing or need in your life. How can you turn to God as your all-sufficient portion to meet that need? What steps will you take this week to rely on Him more fully? [39:15]
Devotional
Day 1: God's Sovereign Delight in His People
God's people are chosen by His sovereign will, not based on their merit but on His grace and mercy. This choice is a profound expression of God's delight in His people, who are His special possession. Despite human imperfections, God takes great pleasure in His chosen ones, and this truth should fill believers with awe and gratitude. Understanding that we are God's inheritance and He delights in us can transform how we view ourselves and our relationship with Him. This divine choice is a reminder of the depth of God's love and the security it provides. [05:22]
Deuteronomy 7:6-8 (ESV): "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt."
Reflection: How does knowing that God delights in you despite your imperfections change the way you see yourself and your relationship with Him today?
Day 2: God as Our All-Sufficient Portion
God is our all-sufficient portion, satisfying every longing of our hearts. In Him, we find everything we need, and He is more than enough for us. This truth calls believers to find their joy and satisfaction in God alone, rather than in the fleeting pleasures of this world. Recognizing God as our portion means understanding that He is the source of true fulfillment and contentment. This perspective shifts our focus from worldly desires to a deeper relationship with God, who provides for all our needs. [39:15]
Psalm 73:25-26 (ESV): "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are seeking satisfaction outside of God? How can you begin to seek fulfillment in Him alone today?
Day 3: Mutual Possession and Security in God
The mutual declaration that "The Lord is my portion" and "The Lord's portion is His people" reveals the depth of our relationship with God. This mutual possession is a source of immense joy and security, as nothing can separate us from His love. Understanding this relationship provides believers with a profound sense of belonging and assurance. It is a reminder that God is committed to His people, and they are secure in His love. This truth encourages believers to rest in the security of their relationship with God, knowing that they are His treasured possession. [23:36]
Isaiah 43:1 (ESV): "But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'"
Reflection: In what ways can you remind yourself today of the security and joy that comes from being God's treasured possession?
Day 4: Our Eternal Inheritance in God
Our portion in God is eternal and secure, outlasting the trials and tribulations of this world. This eternal inheritance is a source of great comfort and hope, reminding believers that their true home is with God. In times of difficulty, this perspective provides strength and encouragement, knowing that earthly struggles are temporary compared to the eternal joy found in God. Believers are called to focus on this eternal inheritance, which offers a sense of purpose and direction in their lives. [44:02]
1 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV): "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you."
Reflection: How can the assurance of your eternal inheritance in God provide comfort and hope in a current trial you are facing?
Day 5: Living in the Light of Our Portion
As believers, we are called to live in the light of the truth that God is our portion. This means finding our joy and satisfaction in Him alone and living as His treasured possession. This truth should shape our lives and give us a sense of purpose and identity. By embracing this reality, believers can live with a renewed focus on their relationship with God, allowing it to influence their daily decisions and interactions. This perspective encourages a life of devotion and gratitude, rooted in the understanding of God's love and provision. [46:02]
Colossians 3:1-3 (ESV): "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
Reflection: What is one practical step you can take today to live more fully in the light of the truth that God is your portion?
Quotes
"The love of God changes us into its own image so that what the Lord says concerning us we also can declare concerning him. God is love essentially, and when this essential love shines forth freely upon us, we reflect it back upon him. He is like the sun, the great father of lights, and we are as the moon and the planets; we shine in rays borrowed from his brightness." [00:00:24]
"Beloved, the love is mutual, and whereas the Lord is married to his people, we perceive that it is no forced match on either side. He voluntarily gave himself to her, and she joyfully surrenders her all to him. His whole heart he gave unto his chosen people, and now they as voluntarily, though led by divine grace, give themselves to him." [00:02:37]
"The Church of God is the Lord's own peculiar and special property. The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and they that dwell therein. By creation as well as by Providence, Jehovah is the Lord and Sovereign possessor of the entire universe. Let none venture to dispute his claims or say that he is not the great owner of all things." [00:03:41]
"They are not only his by choice but by purchase. He has bought and paid for them to the utmost farthing. Hence, about his title, there can be no dispute, not with corruptible things as with silver and gold, but with the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord's portion has been fully redeemed." [00:06:30]
"Thus chosen, purchased, and subdued, the rights of our divine possessor are undeniable, and we his people are the regalia of his royalty, the gems of his crown, the sheep of his pasture, the children of his love, the darlings of his heart. If he could renounce all else which owns his sway, yet can he never give them up." [00:09:52]
"The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole Earth. With what object? To show himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. The wheels of Providence are full of eyes, but in what direction are they gazing? Why, that all things may work together for good to them that love God." [00:10:27]
"Brethren, how very strong the scripture is as to the delight which God has in his Saints. I'm sure you and I cannot see anything in ourselves why the Lord should take pleasure in us. We cannot take delight in ourselves, for we often have to groan, being burdened, conscious of our sinfulness." [00:16:39]
"Dear friends, this is a subject rather to be thought of than to be talked about, for I find thoughts rather in my heart this morning rather than in my head, and I cannot get them out. But this I know, there cannot be a closer union between any two beings than there is between Christ and his people." [00:22:01]
"Dear friends, this sentence implies that true believers have the Lord as their sole portion. It is not the Lord is partly my portion, not the Lord is in my portion, but he himself makes up the sum total of my soul's inheritance. The Lord himself is my portion." [00:26:25]
"God fills himself, and as Manon says in his exposition of the 119th Psalm, if God is all-sufficient in himself, he must be all-sufficient for us. And then he uses this figure: that which fills an ocean will fill a bucket, that which will fill a gallon will fill a pint." [00:39:15]
"Ungodly man, you have your portion now. It will melt, sir, when the last fire comes; it will consume. But the lot of the believers will outlast the fire. The conflagration which devoureth all the work of man's hands shall not be able to touch even to the scorching any part or parcel of the portion of believers." [00:44:02]
"Now let us go our way this morning to our homes. Let us eat the fat and drink the sweet in God. Let us put on our beauteous array and be appareled with the sun and have the moon under our feet. Let us go forth as princes of the blood royal and act according to our quality." [00:46:02]
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