The Fine Print: Running the Family Business

Jun 9
4 min read

Updated: Jun 19

It’s Personal.

Hey, Friend! Welcome back! Lord speak to our heart today. I pray that we receive a fresh revelation from your word today. Thank you in advance.

Quick question: Did your great-great-grandfather leave you a multi-million dollar inheritance? No? Yeah, me neither.

Most of us didn’t grow up expecting trust funds or seeing our last name on the side of a building. Maybe what you inherited was more like your grandma’s recipe book, your uncle’s old tools, or just stories passed down at family reunions.

But let me tell you about a different kind of inheritance—one far more valuable. One that doesn't just impact your future; it reshapes your purpose.

You see, there’s a family business that’s been running since the beginning of time. It’s not built on stocks or land but on love, sacrifice, and Kingdom purpose. And whether you know it or not—you were born into it.

So, let me take you on a journey through the pages of legacy, identity, and calling. Because when it comes to this family business, it’s personal.

You know how you have those cousins that are four times removed on your mother’s side? You share blood, but you don’t really share life. Well, spiritually, it’s the same.

Yes, we are all creations of Christ, but not all of us are children of God. Jesus made that clear in John 1:12 (NIV):

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

Family status in the Kingdom isn’t automatic; it’s a choice. When you say “yes” to Jesus, you’re not just saved—you’re adopted into the royal family. You become a co-heir with Christ.

Romans 8:17 (NIV) says it this way: “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”

You didn’t apply for this role. You didn’t have to audition or network your way into the room. The moment you said “yes” to Jesus, you were signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit. And with that adoption came access.

Access to grace. (Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…”)
Access to identity. (1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…”)
Access to responsibility. (Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”)

This isn’t the kind of family where you just sit at the table and eat. This is the kind where you’re handed a towel like Jesus and told, “Now go serve. You’re one of us now.”

Real-Life Connection:

It’s like being the child of a restaurant owner who grows up washing dishes in the back and greeting customers up front. They don’t just belong to the family—they belong to the mission.

They know the heartbeat behind the menu. They know why it matters. That’s us in the Kingdom.

We’re not just guests. We’re staff. We’re family.

In God’s family business, you’re not just a spectator; you’re a participant. You’re not just an heir; you’re a co-laborer. And that? That makes it personal.

The Work Is Ongoing

“Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” – Luke 2:49 (NKJV)

Even as a boy, Jesus knew something we often forget: we’re not here to pass time—we’re here to carry out the Father’s will. Jesus understood the assignment. He saw every moment, miracle, and meal as part of a much bigger mission.

The family business didn’t stop at creation. It didn’t retire at the cross. It’s still moving—through you and me.

Real-Life Connection:

Think of a family farm that’s been in operation for generations. Every sunrise, someone’s out working the land—not because it’s glamorous, but because it’s worth it. The work is personal. The legacy is alive. And quitting? That’s just not an option when your name is tied to the soil.

We Don’t Just Work For God—We Work With Him

“For we are co-workers in God’s service...” – 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV)

This business model is unlike any other. We’re not hired help—we’re heirs and partners. God doesn’t just delegate from a distance. He invites us into the blueprint. He gives us vision, strategy, and the grace to execute.

We’re building homes, restoring lives, preaching hope, feeding the hungry, forgiving the broken—all with Heaven’s backing.

Real-Life Connection:

Ever worked on a family project where everyone’s hands were involved? Maybe building a deck, cooking for a wedding, or throwing a reunion? It’s messy. It’s loud. Sometimes chaotic. But it’s deeply fulfilling because everyone’s doing it together. That’s the church. That’s Kingdom work.

The Legacy Must Continue

“Go and make disciples of all nations...” – Matthew 28:19 (NIV)

The family business is about expansion. We’re not here to hoard inheritance—we’re called to multiply it. Every soul that finds Christ becomes part of the lineage. Every life touched is a new branch on the family tree.

We don’t gatekeep the gospel—we give it away. Freely, boldly, consistently.

Real-Life Connection:

A wise family doesn’t just maintain the business—they position it for growth. They train the next generation. They open new locations. They think beyond now. That’s our call—to leave the business better than we found it. To make sure the Kingdom touches lives we’ll never meet, in places we’ll never go.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for inviting me into Your family and trusting me with Your business. Help me to see my life as part of Your legacy—not just something to manage, but something to multiply.

Teach me to work with You, not just for You. Show me where to serve, who to reach, and how to love like You.

Let me be a faithful heir, not just in title—but in action. Because this is more than ministry. This is personal.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Conclusion:

You may not have inherited a mansion, a trademark, or a million-dollar fortune. But you’ve been given something greater: a place in the family and a part in the mission.

So the next time you wake up wondering what your purpose is, remember: the Father’s business is still running. And you? You’re already on the schedule.

It’s personal—and it’s your turn.