Life.Church Worship - Inheritance Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Right from the very start
You had me in Your heart
Nothing but dust and yet
You gave me life and breath
Verse 2
Loved me before I knew
For nothing that I could do
You wrapped Your Word in flesh
What an inheritance
Chorus 1
You don't withhold a thing
You were the offering
I don't deserve it
It doesn't make sense
What an inheritance, oh
Verse 3
(Oh, what an inheritance, yeah)
There on a lonely hill
Ten thousand debts fulfilled
Heard in Your final breath
Last will and testament
Verse 4
Father Your work is done
Now let Your kingdom come
Death has been laid to rest
What an inheritance
Chorus 1
You don't withhold a thing
You were the offering
I don't deserve it
It doesn't make sense
What an inheritance
Refrain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my inheritance
Bridge
Spirit of life and truth
Filling the upper room
Beating within my chest
What an inheritance
Tag
Counsel and closest friend
What an inheritance
Chorus 1
You don't withhold a thing
You were the offering
I don't deserve it, it doesn't make sense
What an inheritance
Chorus 2
Freely You give to me
Freely I will receive
I don't deserve it
It doesn't make sense
What an inheritance
Refrain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my inheritance
Refrain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
What an inheritance
Refrain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my inheritance
Refrain
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my inheritance
(4:40 - 7:30 spoken words, singing not shown)
Chorus 1
You don't withhold a thing
You were the offering
I don't deserve it
It doesn't make sense
What an inheritance
Chorus 1
You don't withhold a thing
You were the offering
I don't deserve it
It doesn't make sense
What an inheritance
Video
Inheritance | Live Performance Video | Life.Church Worship feat. Matt Maher
Meaning & Inspiration
Life.Church Worship's "Inheritance," released on April 27, 2022, is a profound musical testament to the boundless grace and selfless love found in Christian faith, particularly as experienced through Jesus Christ. The song delves into the divine perspective of God's unwavering affection, predating human existence and offering salvation as an unearned, yet infinitely precious gift. From its opening lines, it establishes a foundational truth: that God’s heart was set on humanity from the very beginning, a concept echoed in scripture where Paul writes in Ephesians 1:4, "For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight." The lyrics beautifully articulate this divine initiative, highlighting that love was extended not based on any merit or action of ours, but as a pure act of divine will. This is further illuminated in Romans 5:8, which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The notion of God's Word becoming flesh, as referenced in the song, is the core of the Gospel message, the Incarnation as described in John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." The chorus powerfully encapsulates the overwhelming nature of this inheritance, framing it as something undeserved and fundamentally incomprehensible in human terms. The sacrifice on the cross, alluded to in the third verse as the fulfillment of "ten thousand debts," signifies the ultimate act of redemption, where Jesus' death served as the final testament and payment for sin, as the writer of Hebrews states in 9:22, "And according to the law of Moses, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The song's progression moves from the initial act of creation and divine predestination to the climactic sacrifice, and then to the ongoing reality of God's Spirit residing within believers, described as the "Spirit of life and truth." This indwelling presence is presented as another facet of this incredible inheritance, a constant source of guidance and companionship, fulfilling Jesus' promise in John 14:26 that the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. The concluding refrains serve as a personal affirmation, a declaration of acceptance and surrender to this life-altering inheritance, reinforcing the idea that this gift, though beyond human deserving, is freely received and profoundly changes the recipient's perspective. The spoken word section, integrated into the performance, likely offers further personal testimony and elaboration on these themes, allowing for a deeper immersion into the song's spiritual significance. Ultimately, "Inheritance" is more than just a song; it's an invitation to contemplate the astonishing generosity of God and to embrace the rich spiritual legacy He has bestowed upon those who believe.