THE
INHERITANCE Of JOSHUA
Wow, Joshua is a leader that amazes me. As I've journeyed
through the book of Joshua I've seen a fearless relentless leader that believed
the Lord, trusted him, obeyed him and above all else valued his presence. When
Moses and Joshua went into the tabernacle, Moses left but Joshua lingered
behind in the glory. When Moses went up the mountain, Joshua followed just to
be near the presence. When Moses sent 12 spies into
the promised land only 2 of them believed God- Joshua was one along with Caleb!
When Moses died, Joshua was appointed leader by God. Joshua was a faithful
leader that walked in faith and obedience and was able to bring the children of
Israel
all the way into their promises.
After Joshua led the children of Israel into the
promised land and after all the land was divided, Joshua was able to choose the
land he asked for. It says he was able to choose his land according to the Word
of the Lord. That's what the reward of
faith is! You get to choose what you want and receive it of the Lord. In the same way he had told others to survey
land and divide it among them, so they gave him his portion and he was able to
survey his land and make his choice just as God had promised. Not everything is appointed. Some things you
just ask for and because of your reward God gives it to you. There are things about which he says, "You have not
because you ask not!" God says
"Ask and you will receive whatever you ask for (paraphrased.) This is the reward for those who desire God's
will, make the choice to walk in obedience, have faith through trials and
tribulations and become an example others can follow! Joshua's reward was his choice of land!
The bible says the land was divided at the door
of the tabernacle. Joshua as leader gave the tabernacle place in the new land.
Joshua is an Old Testament character and therefore did not have the Holy Spirit
inside. He could not yet BE the tabernacle because the Holy Spirit had not yet
been given. I'm sure that if Joshua could have taken up residence inside the
tabernacle he would have. He couldn't
live inside the tabernacle because he was not a priest but as an older man,
Joshua chose to give place to the presence of the Lord and the Word of the
Lord! I have grown to love this man named Joshua and I think I want to follow
his example!
Lord may we all be like Joshua who believed
you, followed you, trusted you, obeyed you, believed you in the midst of
battles and adversity and all of his days followed your word and gave place to
your presence! May we all so fully obey you that we too can choose our inheritance! Amen!
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