Although many victories had been won, there was still “the land that remains” (Joshua 13:2).
The land which had been taken was shared among God’s people. There is
strength in sharing. Some are called to leadership, e.g. Caleb (Joshua
14), but their leadership is not for their own satisfaction and
benefit. It is for the blessing of the whole people of God. Those who
had witnessed the appearance of the risen Lord were sent out to preach
the Gospel (Luke 24:46-49). The testimony of the Lord’s people is to be: “I will praise You for ever for what You have done” (Psalm 52:9).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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