51These are the territories that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the tribal clans of Israel assigned by lot at Shiloh in the presence of the Lord at the entrance to the tent of meeting. And so they finished dividing the land. - P91
The tribes of Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their allotted lands, completing the settlement of Israel in the promised land. At one point, the Danites have to fight to keep their land, but regardless of the challenges the Israelites face, it is clear that God has fulfilled His promise to His people. - P92
His faithfulness has endured through generations. From Abraham, who believed God’s promise, to Moses leading Israel out of Egypt, and Joshua guiding them into the promised land, God’s plan has unfolded as He declared. - P92
For our own lives, we can be encouraged that God will fulfill all His promises to us in His perfect timing. Though challenges may come, we know that we can rely on our trustworthy and faithful God. - P92
Joshua completes the monumental task of leading Israel into theised land and distributing the inheritances to each tribe. He has trusted inGod‘s promises and remained a faithful leader. Joshua‘s steadfastness is nowrewarded as he receives his own inheritance-the town he asks for. This reminds us that obedience to God may not always bring immediate materialblessings, but God honors faithfulness and perseverance. - P92
Every assignmentHe gives-whether big or small requires diligence, trust, and commitment. Like Joshua, we are called to stay faithful, even when challenges ariseor rewards seem distant. - P92
God‘s reward may be tangible or spiritual, but His-faithfulness is certain. Our part is to remain obedient and trust in Him. - P92
"All God‘s promises are places of refuge, fortresses where we may flee when we feelweak."-Jon Bloom - P92
Although casting lots is nota common method to determine God‘s will for us today because we havedirect access to God‘s Word and His indwelling Holy Spirit to guide us inour decision-making process, we can learn from the heart posture of theIsraelites. They were willing to submit to whatever outcome was presentedin the casting of lots.
- P93
Our heartposture when going to God in prayer with our requests, ques-tions, and concerns should always be one of submission to the Lord‘s will,
plan, and ways. We may have ideas about what we want an outcome to be,
but we demonstrate our humility and trust in Him when we are willing tolet God be the ultimate decision-maker of our lives. - P93
We may receive thedesire of our heart, as long as that desire is in alignment with His ways, orwe may receive an answer that we neither desired nor expected. WhateverGod decides, it is important that we have humble hearts that are willing tosubmit to His purpose and ways when they differ from our own. - P93
Father, thank you for Your faithfulness throughout history and in my own life. Help me to trust Your promises and obey Your Word even when challenges arise. Strengthen my faith to believe and follow You, knowing that You fulfill all You have spoken. In Your Son’s name I pray, amen. - P93
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