Joshua 15-17 Lessons From The Land Division

Although this reads like a modern day set of surveyor's notes, there are some important things to take note of:  There were towns in one tribe's land that actually were given to other tribes.  That sounded like a recipe for disaster from the start!

The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh were complainers and criticizers who flaunted their status as adopted sons of Jacob and thought they deserved special treatment, my commentary said.  Since Joshua was from the tribe of Ephraim, he told them straight up to do what Caleb had done and go defeat the giants and take the forests of the mountainous areas to make more room for themselves, if they needed it so badly!

My commentary also cited six lessons from the land division.  In short, they are:

     Don't become a borderline believer.

     Be encouraged in your pilgrim journey.

     We are never too old to make new conquests of faith in the power of the Lord.

     The older generation must provide both materially and spiritually for the next generation.

     God wants to give all His people their inheritance.

     It's not your boasting but your believing that gives you the victory and gains you new territory.

Father, You continue to encourage me with Caleb and Joshua's actions and attitudes, even though they were the oldest people there!  Thank You!

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford