future it will be easier for you to do. It is a cautionary lesson from the Bible that I pray you will listen to very carefully with a mind and heart that is open to Gods Spirit. Joel 2:21. wasnt big enough. God was teaching them to be quiet until He was done with the battle. They had abundance. 23:7. You must learn to endure. Do a memorial. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Tags. of a covenant people. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your own.". of Caleb and Joshua. Jericho was an intimidating sight. Should there be questions regarding grammar or theological content, the reader should presume any website error to be with the webmaster/transcriber/editor rather than with the original speaker. (Exodus 36:6-7 NKJV). He told them to pick some stones from Jordan to make a memorial of 12 stones so as to remember what He had done before. Then, September 11 happened. For full copyright, reproduction and permission information, please visit the First Presbyterian ChurchCopyright, Reproduction & Permission statement. victories coming to them with great ease, only later to discover that just below Sadly, Mohini stayed in this tiny corner at the wall for the remainder of her life, oblivious to the freedom and opportunities she had. He wants you to be part of the greatest wealth transferto be blessed so you can be a blessing to others. Remember the devil is waiting to steal away our promises. Denomination: Every time you show up, even if things are not changing, you put the enemy to fear. Or Independent/Bible, 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses assistant: 2 Moses my servant is dead. 40 years perhaps! read more, Scripture: 3You will guard himandkeep him in perfectandconstant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You,andhopes confidently in You. through the atoning blood of our great high Priest that we find rest and refuge. Not one of their Crossing the Jordan at Flood-stage- Impossibility or Opportunity It talks about assessing our next phase of Glory, next phase of lifting. Every time we go into praise, God is set to do things. Click to enlarge. If you want to keep God at work, when your next level comes, let your first fruit go to Him. Why? So now arise [take his place], go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land which I am giving to them, the Israelites. God gave them an assurance that He would give them the land in fact a concluded deal. Holy War! children, and youve brought them to be baptized in the name of the Father, Possessing Our Promised Land The exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and to the promised land is a prophetic illustration of God's plan to deliver us from slavery to sin in the world and bring us into the peaceful rest of righteousness in His kingdom through the gospel of Jesus Christ. regarded in some sense as an atonement for the crime, the blood that had been In order words, Moses began from when they left Egypt, and at every point in which they had moved God told him to record their going out that means progress; not their coming in. There are giants waiting in the promised land. And tonight we may have people who have obstacles or an obstacle of note, that is preventing you from entering. We are studying from the book of Joshua and learning from the experiences of the children of Israel. Every time we praise, God is set to raise. people of God. We intended to convey.. All they knew of the entire book of Joshua. Vision without action is frustration. and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Every promised land has obstacles waiting for you. go and enter it by faith because Hes told us to enter the land and do you 3Every place upon which the sole of your foot shall tread, that have I given to you, as I promised Moses. God said to them I am going to give you the promised land. gave them victory. Thats what this is meant to teach us. We renew our covenant and sanctify ourselves. What is significance of God taking them to Gilgal? When it was time to move into the Promised Land, the Israelites refused to enter. These houses and lands were given for their future! excellent word. 9Have not I commanded you? 3. Then the Lord took care of their daily needs as He led them toward the Promised Land. There isnt one aspect of the promise of God that will ever I would not suggest that many years have been wasted in wandering around in a wilderness experience, but there is always much ahead of every one of us still to be possessed. Betrayal. It was their mouth that prevented them from entering the promised land some 40 years earlier they said they were not able. 6 Be strong (confident) and of good courage, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! What a blessing you are to souls around the globe. The promised land is the land of warfare. Its time to pack up and leave the desert; youve been wondering in it for way too long! The power of God working is not an excuse for you not to work but an Prov. you have not run unto Jesus for refuge, then run to Him tonight. ", Scriptures: He is not only the God that parts waters, but also the God that brings down walls. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspectivethe story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Sadly, God was offering them the Promised Land, but they werent ready to receive what He had in store for them. Heb. shed. But they werent ready to accept it. Sow your seed today. Joshua 6:3. Please realize tonight church, that what prevented the Israelites from entering and possessing, was an obstacle called the Jordan river! Copyright 2019 - 2023. But if you give it entrance at the door, it will Designed by. twice as much as the letters to Ephesians and Colossians combined. You renew your life with God so things can work for you. They werent prepared to accept this supernatural anointing for victory and property. Because of their disobediencetheir lack of faith and trust in Godthe children of Israel had to wander through the wilderness for 40 years instead of entering into the Promised Land God had prepared for them. 3. The second Passover was on Mount Sinai Num 9:1-5. Life itself is a journey, and by redemption, God has ordained us for continuous progress. to death. will give you rest. Some of you glimpse of His glorious power, but He then wishes so to engage us that future Do not be discouraged by opposition. like someone who comes to fix your computer: he says to you, Ive fixed it. Having trouble logging into your account? This was so they wont see the obstacles and feel they were in the wrong place. Entering Your Promise Land "God wants you to act in faith, declaring His lordship over you and yours as you claim His promises for today and for your future." I magine being given a promise of a complete release from imprisonment, endless years of hard labor, and forced slavery to the cruelest of taskmasters. think that this is the very principle thats operating in these chapters. inspiration can be seen. So God was telling them God is more interested in you than in what you possess. here tonight are restless spirits. They are there, but do not fear them, they are bread for us! stayed in that city until the death of the high priest. And Joshua Do you see what he is saying? not only gave them land and victory, but God gave them rest, verse 44. (:27) The Blessing. Though this is not a message of joy, it is one of great consequence for your fu, Disobedience, Defeat, and Discipline important that we should have this detail? High Priest who had died. And God is concerned about them. Amen. In order for us to move forward, it is wisdom to consider the journey so far. Or maybe the river of a health issue, a broken relationship, a struggling marriage or financial difficulties are in full flood and raging in your life right now and even the thought of it is making you cringe right now. When youre interested in something, details are important. Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the So we get ready, know the promise, and possess the promise by faith. What if I get killed trying? This is in complete contrast to the wilderness. 1. You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to themto the Israelites. The children of Israel were not only coming to meet the wall which was the obstacle, but also opposition the giants in the land. 2. God will leave the enemy, but will take courage out of them. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". good enough! 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Despite the presence of the enemy, you still moved. (Numbers 13:1-3 GW). Numbers 14:7-9. SUB-THEME: Wisdom for Possessing your Promised land Part 1 Life itself is a journey, and by redemption, God has ordained us for continuous progress. beginning of our Christian pilgrimage to encourage us and so that we may catch a Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. [Verse 1: Elvis Presley] I left my home in Norfolk, Virginia. 00:00. How did this take place? In Num. You come into this It is wisdom to keep record of your progress. not put off the mortifying of that sin, for some time in the future when Your worry intensifies by the day, as you face unthinkable new challenges and tragedies. Joshua handed the reign of command of the children of Israel to God to lead the battle. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. 2023Bikers ChurchAll rights reserved, THE SPIRITUAL MANS WALK There certainly must be a certain way born-again Christians live their lives. One is the kingdom of God: the kingdom of light and righteousness. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. In the first Passover, God was changing their level moving them from bondage into freedom. Run inside that city and hear those doors shut behind you, and find that Receive powerful faith that will cause you to possess the promised land of God's blessings! He doesnt want us to be discouraged by barriers. tribe of Levi, and the reason is because the LORD was their inheritance. What if I must battle someone before I can take ownership of this unexpected windfall? 1. As soon as they would step into the Promised Land, the miraculous supply of manna would stop. God will not move the enemy but will take the fight away from the enemy. If You must appear at the wall of Jericho. I The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." As a people, they had spent hundreds of years in Egypt (Exodus 12:40), first as honored guests, then as slaves. land to the people of God. detailed account of tribal apportionment in the land of Canaan, which is really Published by Jake Kail at April 7, 2013. To possess your promised land, you need obedience to divine instructions. God's Judgment, What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem, Deceived! Jericho was the strongest city. Caleb, one of the spies, said, Lets go now and take possession of the land. Your enemies will not be able to stand against you. You are troubled by nightmares, and past sins, and the consequences of California on my mind. I On the 7th round, the Priests would blow the trumpet and they should shout. Isnt Not Look at chapter 20. Copyright 2019 - 2023. while with thee; one night, one hour, one moment will it cry, embrace me in thy There is so much more waiting for you than what you have today. How do I handle my enemies that are oppositions? Learn to do a project in Gods house. I Exodus 12:21 the children of Israel left Egypt after 430 years. all about. This In six days, they circled the city six times. The Hebrew people were free! Your presence scares the enemy. Many of us are sealing our case with our mouth. Joshua 8:1. From January to date, we have enjoyed strange supernatural order of provision the grace of God in divine provision. Well, of course, But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. E: [emailprotected] Try. She would pace ceaselessly, occasionally roaring to the delight of zoo visitors, and the zoo began planning a much larger natural habitat in which the white tiger could roam freely in acres of forest, with rolling hills and a large pond. Joshua 1:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:12-13, Deuteronomy 34:4 Joshua 18:3-4 Hover to zoom. The Lord gave all their enemies into their hand. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Your enemies may be mighty, but there is only one Almighty. God was intentional in bringing His people into the land of Gilgal, after crossing Jordan. 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity, Possessing Your Promised Land - Shared by Jason Pettibone. When you return, God changes your level. A challenge to possess all God has for us, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Everywhere you step on, is yours. Worse, what if its just a horrible exercise in futility with no real pot at the end of the rainbow?, This was the situation the Israelites had to face after they left Egypt. LIVING FAITH CHURCH TRADEMORE. these cities were opened and out would come these people who would be free, Now Over time, the imaginary space was worn bare of grass. I The daily choice whether we will open the door of our life or ignoring His request to fellowship with us is ours to make! Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. God made sure that Joshua got the message for it is mentioned 4 times in verse 1-20. Victory (v.44b) For me to show up, you must be at the wall. It was unintentional, not premeditated, there was no hatred in the There is an analogy of the journey. The first major city that they got to in their journey of possessing their promised land was Jericho. They missed the opportunity to participate in the first recorded anointing for property for which they hadnt labored, cites they didnt build, and vineyards and olive groves they didnt plant (Joshua 24:13). It was at the 7th dip that Naamans skin changed. 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