God's promises are sure. God's commitment to allow a new generation to inherit a land he had promised them was a solid agreement.The disbelief of the older generation did not hinder God's faithfulness to carry out His promise he had made to their fathers. He had given this land to His children back in the time of Abraham and Jacob. Before the foundations of the world, he promised us everlasting life with Him, and now it is time for us to lay claim to it.
The Canaanites were a formidable enemy, However God said "Israel you will drive the canaanites from the land. He assured Joshua" I will be with you". The presence and power of God guaranteed the land was theirs, it wasn't Joshua's wisdom, militaries abilities, or strategies. It was in the truth of God's promise, and the power of His word that brought this to pass. Sin also is a formidable enemy, it uses various weapons to defeat us in this present life. Through the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride of life, we are often defeated in our quest to live holy unto the Lord. But God's word has already given us the victory, we just have to do like the children of Israel and step out in faith and lay claim to everlasting life with our Savior. His word he tells us He has power over all flesh. We must be of good cheer, for He has overcome the world. He has lost none He has been given. We have a new life in Christ. Like with Joshua, he gave us several resources to help lead us to the promised land.
He gave us a clear set of instructions that we must follow to be victorious. He told us to always pray. You can't give in to the temptations of this world if you are always praying. He told us to esteem other higher than ourselves. It is hard surrender to the lust of the flesh if you always have anothers best interest at heart. He told us to love one another like Christ loved us, thus always making a sacrifice of yourself for the salvation of others. He then gave us a promise, that if we followed His instructions we would be rewarded with everlasting life. He promised to be with all the way. Jesus Christ the word of God made flesh, in whom we have the victory.
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