Family-owned ∙∙∙

Family-owned ∙∙∙

The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. – John 3:35

Romans 8:17 Since we are his children, we are his heirs. Together with Christ, we are heirs of God’s glory.

Titus 3:4-7

 4 But when God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,

 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.

 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

 7 Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

The Power of Employee Ownership

When a company is employee-owned, its employees hold a direct stake in its success. Not only do they share in the profits and benefits, but they also have a voice in the company’s operations and decisions. This structure often leads to a more engaged, motivated workforce that feels invested in the company’s future.

What Does Employee-Owned Mean?

Employee-owned businesses are those in which a significant portion of the company’s ownership (typically more than 30%) is held by the employees. One of the most common ways this is achieved is through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Under an ESOP, employees receive company stock as part of their compensation packages, giving them a tangible investment in the company’s success.

Benefits for Employees and the Company

Employee ownership does more than just reward workers; it also benefits the business itself. Employees who have a personal stake in the company’s outcomes tend to work harder, smarter, and with greater commitment to its goals. A sense of ownership fosters alignment between the company’s success and individual achievement.

Beyond internal morale, employee ownership can also enhance a company’s relationships with its customers, suppliers, and local communities. Companies that prioritize their workforce tend to be perceived as more ethical and reputable, which further contributes to their success.

The Kingdom of God as a Family Business

The kingdom of God is, in a sense, employee-owned. A better characterization might be family-owned. When people accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord, they become part of the Father’s Forever Family. We are de facto partakers and participants in “the family business.”

The Father’s business is entirely unique, focused on redemption. Unlike any earthly venture, He has a 100% market share in the redemption industry. He has carved out a distinct niche in the field. No one can effectively compete with Him in the work of redemption. His sole rival, the enemy of our souls, is in the anti-redemption business. He actively opposes redemption and does everything in his power to prevent anyone from being redeemed.

God’s Redemption Plan

The Father’s plan is stipulated in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

Through the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, the debt of all our sins has been paid in full. Every person on Earth is offered redemption, forgiveness, and an invitation into the Father’s Forever Family. This incredible gift means not only eternal life but also the joy of participating in the Father’s great work.

Adopted into the Father’s Forever Family

No one earns their place in this divine family. It is not something we deserve or achieve through our own efforts. Instead, it is a gift from God, rooted in His love and mercy. Barclay described it this way: “God, the great Father, in His amazing love and mercy, has taken lost, helpless, poverty-stricken, debt-laden sinners and adopted them into His own family, so that the debts are canceled, and the glory inherited.”

REFLECT & PRAY

Every child of the King is fully vested in the family business. We are not only heirs to untold spiritual wealth but also co-laborers in the Father’s work.

Father, as I reflect on the extraordinary gift of being adopted into Your Forever Family, I am overwhelmed. It is hard to comprehend how You, in Your infinite greatness, would want me to be part of Your Family. May I live in awe and gratitude every single day.

INSIGHT

The Father’s Business and the Son’s Ownership

The Father entrusted control and ownership of His eternal business to His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. As the one and only Son of the Father, Jesus is the ultimate heir and owner of all things. Yet, here lies the astounding and awe-inspiring truth: every child of God is a joint heir with Christ. This means that everything belonging to the Lord Jesus Christ is, in part, also ours. 

Our inheritance is not merely something to look forward to in the future; it is a present reality.

An Unlimited Spiritual Account

Pause for a moment and imagine being an heir to an unlimited account filled with eternal spiritual riches. This is the reality for every child of the King. Our inheritance is so vast that it cannot be quantified. To illustrate, it resembles a “Googleplex,” an incomprehensibly vast number that encompasses the endless riches of creation.

Although an infant cannot yet write checks or fully access their inheritance, we, as children of the King, already have access to this account. This spiritual treasure is available to us today through the Holy Spirit. As we walk with the Spirit, we can tap into this vast wealth, which empowers us with hope, confidence, energy, and vision.

Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” These resources enable us to live out the abundant life God intended.

A Present and Future Hope

Barclay beautifully put it this way, “Christians are men and women for whom the best is always still to be; they know that however wonderful life on earth with Christ may be, the life to come will be greater still. Christians are people who know the wonder of the forgiveness of past sins, the thrill of present life with Christ, and the hope of the greater life which is yet to come.”

The Boundless Riches of the Father

Just how rich is our Heavenly Father? He is rich beyond measure.  Not only does He own everything He has created, but He also possesses the power to create infinitely more. His wealth is limitless, and as His children, we share in this abundance.

What Must We Do to Partake?

What is required of us to share in these riches? Absolutely nothing. Once we are reborn into His Forever Family, the Father graciously bestows His boundless wealth upon us. We don’t earn it or work for it. Instead, it is freely given, welcoming us as heirs and active participants in His business of redemption and love.

Our only “obligation” is to place our trust in the completed work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. From that moment, everything changes. As children of the King and co-heirs with the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive an inheritance that surpasses all earthly treasures.

An Eternal Treasure

The sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ made available to every child of the King an eternal treasure as their inheritance. When the Father sent the Lord Jesus Christ to die for us, it was “the greatest revelation of God’s kindness and love for humankind. God took the initiative. God does not save people because they behave righteously, but because He is merciful.” 

What an incredible privilege it is to be a child of the King! Being loved, redeemed, and given an eternal inheritance is a gift so great that it is beyond description.

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© Dr. H 2025