A man wanted to leave a great inheritance for his son. He was able to build a mansion on a mountain peak, with scenic beauty, with all modern facilities. On the 20th birthday of his son, he wanted to give it to him in celebration with relatives and friends. A day before the celebration, there was a landslide that destroyed the new house. Yes, even a house built on a rock, or a mountain will perish. Nevertheless, Peter writes that believers have an inheritance that is: Imperishable, Undefiled, and Unfading. (I Peter 1:4)
Imperishable: Perish means to be destroyed, annihilated, and cease to exist. Yes, the best home built, with the best technology and materials; perished within minutes. The inheritance God has for his chosen people is imperishable. No power could destroy inheritance prepared for by the Lord. In Heaven, there are mansions, Lord prepares, or custom designs a place for his beloved disciples. (John 14:1)
Undefiled: God is Holy, and angels worship him in holiness. (Isaiah 6:1-3) No evil and anything that damages, destroys, denigrates, or disintegrates could enter His Holy presence. Lord exhorted his disciples to store their treasures in heaven. The things stored in this world will be moth-eaten, rusted, and could be stolen. (Matthew 6:19-21) Treasures stored in heaven are not corrupted, not rusted, not spoiled, not stale. In other words, the inheritance is holy and glorious.
Unfading: Fading means to lose shine, freshness, or originality. Many shining materials will fade as days go on. Heaven does not fade or diminish by any means. Hence, inheritance cannot diminish, depreciate, or wear out.
Crowns: Crowns are an added value to eternal inheritance. Peter writes that those who shepherd and toil as co-shepherds of the Lord will receive the unfading crown of glory. (I Peter 5:4) Paul mentions that the crown of righteousness awaits him. (II Timothy 4:8) Paul writes about the incorruptible crown. (I Corinthians 9:25) Heaven is a place of rejoicing, hence believers will receive the crown of rejoicing. (I Thessalonians 2:19; Philippians 4:1)
Is my desire for divine eternal inheritance?