Standing On God’s Promises
Joshua
July 28, 2024
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- Five scenarios occur with people responding to their land allotments. Those who stood on God’s promise realized their requests.
- Caleb’s daughter and nephew had the same courage as Caleb. We often see the fruit of our faithfulness fall on our decedents.
- Othniel was later called on to be Israel’s deliverer and their first judge.
- Joseph’s sons were not satisfied with their allotments but were not willing to apply effort or faith to procure it.
- The four sisters were much like Caleb; they held fast to God’s Word (promise) and secured individual land allotments.
- Courageous Caleb: bold, brave. God said so… let’s go!
- Opportunistic Othniel: he was given a challenge and took it!
- Assurance of Achsah: she could trust her Father to bless her.
- Security of the sisters: these women contended for God’s promise and were given security.
- The easy Ephraimites: entitlement sets in and causes laziness.
Discussion
- Are you standing on God’s promises? Which one comes to mind?
- Can you relate to any of the 5 scenarios above? Why?
- Do you find yourself leaning more into yourself than the Holy Spirt of promise?
- Have you seen yourself grow into Christ like your ancestors? What legacy do you desire to leave for your children?