The kingdom of God is not our only inheritance. In His last will and testament, Jesus left His heirs something else, something very special:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27, NIV)
This is the legacy of Christ: peace. It is His peace that is our inheritance. He gives the gift in a way that is different from gifts that are given in this world. There are no ulterior motives and no sinister strings attached. He gives us His peace not for His benefit, but for ours. It is an otherworldly gift given in an otherworldly manner. It is ours to keep forever.
Sproul, R. C. (1993). The holiness of God (p. 231). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
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