“Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.”
Luke 19:1 NKJV
Luke’s mention of Jericho is more than a passing detail. Jericho was the gateway to Jerusalem—the place where Jesus would accomplish His destiny on the cross. It was also the first city conquered by Israel on their way to inherit the land promised to Abram:
“On the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: ‘To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates— the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.’”
Genesis 15:18, 20–21 NKJV
That covenant was, in many ways, God’s declaration of legacy for Abram’s descendants. It was His assurance of what they would receive and pass down. Just as families today seek to bring clarity and direction to what will one day be handed forward, God gave Abram the peace of knowing His promises were both secure and enduring.
By the time of Jesus, however, Israel’s story looked different. Rome occupied the land, and many hearts were occupied by greed, power, and rigid religion. Jesus’ passage through Jericho signaled more than a reclaiming of land—it pointed to an inheritance beyond borders or possessions. Through His death and resurrection, He was about to secure an eternal inheritance for all who would believe.
This brings us to the heart of legacy and wealth stewardship planning. At its best, it is not only about resources, but about shaping the future with intention. When prayerfully considered, it reflects these biblical priorities:
– Providing for loved ones – caring for those entrusted to us so they are not left vulnerable.
– Avoiding confusion and conflict – removing uncertainty by making our values and intentions clear.
– Protecting resources – guarding what has been entrusted from loss or misuse.
– Leaving a legacy – passing on more than material wealth: values, faith, and testimony.
In these purposes, we catch a glimpse of God’s covenant heart. He provided for His people. He clarified His promises so that His children would not live in doubt. He preserved His inheritance for the generations to come. And He established a legacy meant to bless “all the families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3).
Through Christ, that legacy was magnified and fulfilled. Jesus gave more than land or possessions—He gave eternal life. His legacy of redemption outlasts empires and surpasses every form of earthly wealth.
This is where our own stewardship takes on its deepest meaning. It is wise to prepare for the temporal—ensuring peace, provision, and order for our families. But it is just as vital to consider what spiritual values we are sowing into those plans. Will our families inherit not only assets, but also a testimony of faith? Will they see in our choices and words what it looks like to trust God fully?
When the practical and the spiritual are woven together, stewardship becomes worship. Like Abram, we can declare God’s promises to the next generation. And like Christ, we can leave a legacy that points beyond ourselves—to the greatest inheritance of all.
By Christopher L. Walker at myfathersestate.com
Published: October 19th, 2025
