Finishing the Task of Possession

Dearly Beloved, 

Day 87: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏

In today’s reading, Joshua 18 and the first part of Joshua 19:1-48, we witness a critical moment in Israel’s journey toward fully possessing the Promised Land. Seven tribes had not yet claimed their inheritance. Joshua, the leader, calls them out for their delay in taking possession of what God had already given them. He instructs them to send men to survey the land and divide it, so they can finally receive their portion.

This passage reveals a significant spiritual truth: God’s promises require action from us. Although the land was already promised to the Israelites, their delay in claiming it demonstrates that sometimes we hesitate to take full possession of what God has given. Fear, complacency, or doubt can cause us to delay stepping into our inheritance, leaving blessings unrealized.

Joshua’s challenge to the people echoes God’s challenge to us today: "How long will you wait?" Are we holding back from stepping into the promises God has laid before us? Perhaps God has spoken words over our lives—gifts, callings, or opportunities—but we’ve hesitated to move forward. Like the Israelites, the promise is there, but it takes a step of faith to fully possess it.

In the distribution of land that follows, we see that God is a God of order and precision. Each tribe receives a defined portion, reminding us that God has a specific plan and inheritance for each of His children. Just as the Israelites could not take land that didn’t belong to them, we too must seek the specific portion God has for us, trusting that it is good and sufficient.

Reflection:

Are there promises or dreams God has placed before you that you have yet to take action on? Today’s devotion encourages you to stop waiting and start moving. Don’t let fear, procrastination, or uncertainty hold you back. God has given you an inheritance—now is the time to take possession of it by faith.

Prayer: Lord, help me to recognize the areas where I have delayed in taking action on Your promises. Grant me the courage and faith to step forward and possess all that You have planned for me. May I walk boldly into the inheritance You have set aside for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.