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GUIDANCE IN ASSIGNING LAND
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Joshua 18:1-10

1 Timothy 6:6-9

 

“And having food and raiment

let us be therewith content.”

 

GUIDANCE IN ASSIGNING LAND
 
Joshua looked to God in assigning the land to each of the tribes. Casting of lots was a means of seeking the direction of God in this final phase of assigning inheritance to the remaining seven tribes. The Levites and the tribes that had received their inheritance east of Jordan were excluded. As indicated before, the Levites were not given an inheritance because they served all the other tribes in the spiritual service. Moreover, God was their inheritance. God ordered another means for their upkeep. They were assigned cities among all the tribes.
 
The men who were sent to demarcate the land reported back to Joshua and, when he had cast lots, he gave the inheritance to the remaining tribes. The long-awaited promise was then coming to fruition. It was an achievement worthy of giving praise and thanks to God.
 
As indicated earlier, the issue of land ownership is emotive to this day. Just as God guided Joshua in the allocation of the land to Israel, we must rely on Him to guide us in such matters today. The spirit of covetousness must be removed from the heart so that the spiritual/divine approach is allowed to take its course.
 
Heritage from parents is also another means of acquiring property. This is an opportunity to give thanks unto God, for every good gift comes from Him.
 
Joshua did not abdicate his responsibility. Like Moses, he was both a civil and a spiritual leader. He did not do anything without seeking God’s will. He persevered to the end and his testimony at the end of this book spoke of his faithfulness. Let us always persevere to finish the task that God has given to us, and we shall have an eternal reward awaiting us.
 
THOUGHT: Contentment is the right approach to property matters.
PRAYER: Father, teach me always to remember that godliness with contentment is great gain.

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