Joshua 15-20 Psalm 78 Hebrews 11
Once they cross into the promised land Joshua starts the process
of dividing the land among the tribes, reminding them to follow the Lord’s direction
in taking possession. As they begin to scatter and take over the land some
follow the Lord’s direction and others choose to ignore them. There are also
the beginnings of discontent on place and portions. He also instructs them to
set up the cities of refuge where Moses had instructed them to at the direction
of the Lord. They have the foundation they need to possess this land forever if
they will follow the direction of the Lord.
Today’s song is a long one that is like a history lesson on
the benefits of following the Lord’s commands and directions and the costs of
failing to do so. Throughout history we have fought against God and demanded
our way be the right way and God displays his power when nothing else turns us
from our sin.
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction
of things we have not seen and yet believe are true and will come to be. Hebrews
11 lists the many examples from the Old Testament that outline those the lived believing
God’s word would be good, and his promises kept even if it was not in their
lifetime. We are called to not give up our confidence the God will be faithful
to his promises and bring us to completion and salvation through Jesus Christ
and eternal life.
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