Key #1: Believe in God’s Promises.

The first key to inheriting God’s promises is to believe in them. The Bible says in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God, and it is the key that unlocks the door to His promises.

When we believe in God’s promises, we are essentially saying that we trust in His character and His ability to fulfill His word. We are also acknowledging that we are unable to achieve our goals and desires on our own and that we need God’s help. As we put our faith in Him, we can expect to see His promises fulfilled in our lives.

Key #2: Obey God’s Word.

The second key to inheriting God’s promises is obedience. James 1:22-25 says, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.”

God’s promises are often conditional on our obedience to His word. For example, Deuteronomy 28 outlines the blessings that will come to the Israelites if they obey God’s commandments, and the curses that will come if they disobey. As we obey God’s word, we position ourselves to receive His promises.

Key #3: Be Patient 

The third key to inheriting God’s promises is patience. We live in a culture that values instant gratification, but God often works in seasons and stages. Hebrews 6:12 says, “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”

God’s timing is not always our timing, and we must learn to trust that He knows what is best for us. As we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled, we can rest in the knowledge that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).

Key #4: Persevere Through Challenges.

The fourth key to inheriting God’s promises is perseverance. We will face challenges and obstacles on the road to seeing God’s promises fulfilled in our lives. The Bible says in James 1:2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

Our trials can actually strengthen our faith and prepare us to receive God’s promises. As we persevere through challenges, we can have confidence that God is with us and that He will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).

Key #5: Trust in God’s Timing.

The final key to inheriting God’s promises is to trust in God’s timing. God’s timing is perfect, even if it doesn’t align with our own. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything, there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.” God knows the perfect time for each of His promises to be fulfilled, and we must trust in His wisdom and sovereignty.

It can be tempting to try to force God’s promises to happen on our own timeline, but this can lead to disappointment and frustration. Instead, we must trust that God knows what is best for us and that His timing is always perfect.

Overall, inheriting God’s promises requires faith, obedience, patience, perseverance, and trust in God’s timing. As we believe in God’s promises, obey His word, wait patiently, persevere through challenges, and trust in His timing, we can expect to see His promises fulfilled in our lives. Let us hold fast to these keys and trust that God is faithful to His word.