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JOSHUA QUALIFIED TO SUBDIVIDE THE LAND
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Joshua 13
Numbers 14:1-10
“If the LORD delight in us,
then he will bring us into this land,
and give it us…”
JOSHUA QUALIFIED TO SUBDIVIDE THE LAND
God instructed Joshua on sub-dividing the land. He had fought all those wars and had captured much land. There was only a remnant of the Canaanites, but they were not resistant. The war was over and Joshua needed to subdivide the land among the tribes of Israel. The Levites were not to be given an inheritance. God guided Joshua in fulfilling this task. The land east of Jordan had already been given to two and a half tribes by Moses. That land and the tribes that took possession of them were described. God’s promise was coming closer to be fulfilled.
Today, there are laws in nations that govern land acquisition and possession. These differ from nation to nation in some details, but they are generally the same. When the war ceased, Israel had acquired much territory, but there was still more. God told Joshua He would give the remaining land to them. He promised to drive out the remaining inhabitants. By then, Joshua was old and God wanted him to fulfil that task.
The next phase was much easier since there was no war. When Joshua crossed the River Jordan with the children of Israel into Canaan, it was not his first time setting foot on that land. He was there forty years before. Though it took a long time, it came to fulfilment. The only other person whom God allowed to reach Canaan among the twelve spies was Caleb. He must have played a big role in assisting Joshua in the division of the land. Furthermore, his presence was an encouragement to Joshua because they shared the same faith and were confident in their actions. God recognised and honoured their faith; while the rest of their generation perished in the wilderness. They had a testimony, having trusted God. Their trust came to fruition.
THOUGHT: It is a joy to see God’s promise fulfilled.
PRAYER: Father, may I never give up trusting in Thee.