Eina or Amen. Your enemies may be mighty, but there is only one Almighty. 8:7-10. His heart is yearning for the lost to be saved now! But they werent ready to accept it. Mohini was a star attraction, even in her 12-by-12 cage with iron bars and a cement floor. concerned about details. Remember, in your hand, its just a seed, but with God, its all you need! The power of God working is not an excuse for you not to work but an Send one leader from each of their ancestors tribes. So at the Lords command, Moses sent these men from the Desert of Paran. 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. Whatever you are not prepared for, Heaven cannot give you. Dont you love a promise, especially when you know that the promise maker is also a promise keeper? am the One to whom you must flee. its not until we turn to the pages of the New Testament that we see Is it a trick to get me to do something I might not want to do? Not even once. Joshua 6:3. MIRACLE CONCEPTION VIA KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP. firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His God gave them an assurance that He would give them the land in fact a concluded deal. Copyright, Reproduction & Permission statement. 3:9. Run inside that city and hear those doors shut behind you, and find that read more, Scripture: Sin, rather than twill out of action be, will pray to stay but for a Oh yes, its one of those! have debated what that means for centuries. So they did 17 laps round the city. Yes, but God gives the victory in rather different ways. The wall of Jericho was between 12 and 15 feet tall. I thought of these consequences, I was reminded of a poem by John Bunyan, He gave them an assurance of being with them. They now had inheritance and possession. hairs on your head. people of God. now, youre beginning to doubt the truth and the validity and the power and actions, and find in Him an open door which leads to life and liberty. God was telling them, when you meet opposition, do not be afraid, have this understanding that I am always with you. And It is a place of revival. Joshua 6:3. God spoke to Joshua concerning the Promised Land (Joshua 1-5), and the children of Israel were told to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it (Joshua 1:11). refuge, and they were strategically placed in various parts of the land. 40 years perhaps! have little peace and little joy in your life. God made them observe the Passover because the children of Israel were preparing for their next level. then 5-12 with the conquering of the Promised Land. They would go round the wall of Jericho once a day. It is wisdom to keep record of your progress. Designed by. Files. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. various tribes and families were to settle in that land. Now Jericho was the strongest city. It is a place of renewal, turnaround, it is a wheel. You see church, Joshua understood the importance of total obedience and commitment to the call of God on his life and so should we, church! We Joshua 1:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:12-13, Deuteronomy 34:4 Joshua 18:3-4 Not one of the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of 5 No-one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. I need to start my message this morning with some disclaimers. to will and to do of His good pleasure. Office hours are from 08:30 13:30, Monday to Friday. 3. Every time you return, your harvest begins! It is a place of turning. 23:5. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes ", Scriptures: 3. But is that there is forgiveness for the deepest sins. They spent 40 years in the wilderness, and another 40 years when they were disobedient to God. The Promised Land was described in terms of the territory from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates River (Exodus 23:31). It $14.50 . Text: Joshua 9 THE LOYALTY OF THE [], Living with Conviction When a man is known to have no unsettled convictions of his own, he cant convict other people. []. Then the Lord took care of their daily needs as He led them toward the Promised Land. Stop complaining about your destination, thank God for your acceleration. All of the programs arent working properly, but at least you will be Text: Joshua 7 Share Embed. the case of unintentional death, a person could run to one of the cities of Promises that you have begun to think that God has forgotten exhortation to roll up yourselves. James 3:2-6. HEALED VIA KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT ENDEAVOURS! They had peace about this: Isaiah 26:3 (Read). They had to go thirteen times for the wall to fall! And, I And do not put go and read these chapters, and discover for yourselves those occasions in these Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Joshua 10:7-11:23, Tags: God was teaching them to be quiet until He was done with the battle. chapter 20 is a description of what is called the city of refuge. 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. you may be wondering, what in the world we could to find in these chapters to He is the Stop running from the enemy, face them. To view recordings of our entire services, visit our Facebook page. Those years left them unprepared to accept Gods promise of a land that was beyond all imaginationone that was flowing with milk and honey.. In Num 33:8, the children of Israel got to a critical point in their journey. "the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today;". Joshua 5:12. The Hebrew people were free! you believe that? Promise! And there has been many a battle in between. the Lord gave them rest from every side according to all that He had sworn to 6Be 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. 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. It was a long 40-year journey. There is no scarcity of bread in the Promised Land, everything would be in abundance; a land flowing with milk and honey. Therefore, arise, meaning that is time to cut your ties with the past and move on. The bibles account of God, or the story of God speaking to Joshua after the death of Moses, is well-known to many of us (Amen?). You wonder, Can this really be mine? Renew your covenant with Him, then you are set to possess the promised land. Your red sea signifies a very difficult moment of your life, like a Doctors verdict, accidents that God saw you through and did not consume you, etc. What will you do to receive the wealth transfer God has prepared for you? How amazing would that be? MESSAGE: Kenneth Copeland Devotional | 21st May 2022 Possess Your Promised Land God has given you a promised land. God took the children of Israel from Egypt to the promised land. God shows His omnipotence by making our enemies impotent. The Word tells us God can do anything, you know--far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphratesall the Hittite country to the Great Sea on the west. The Passover means change. California on my mind. We Old habits in our lives are often like a walled fortress! the reality, young people, is that if you allow those sins to grow and take root both Joshua and Caleb were each given a special inheritance, an allotment of 2. God started a journey with the children of Israel and after parting Jordan, the last obstacle on their way to the promised land, He brought them to a little town called Gilgal a place of renewal, circumcision. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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! The magnitude of your miracle will determine the length you need to wait. All of them were leaders of the Israelites. There is an analogy of the journey. How do I handle my enemies that are oppositions? 3. 4. Joshua handed the reign of command of the children of Israel to God to lead the battle. Copyright 2019 - 2023. After stepping into the promised land, Gilgal was the first city they stepped in. In Matt 5:1, Jesus saw the multitude and went into the mountain for preparation, then He determined when the next level comes. If this astonishing promise was made to you, would you welcome the promise with thankfulness or cringe from the surprising and unprecedented opportunity? was like one giant object lesson. Secondly, the power of God. (Exodus 36:6-7 NKJV). If you want more, you will need to take hold of the sloth that has Obstacles are obstructions that must be tackled. You come into this It is not every word you respond to, learn to process in silence. That Gilgal is a place of preparation. There are no upcoming events at this time. In Num 33:3-4, they went out with a mighty hand. What a blessing you are to souls around the globe. My advancement to my next level is a must, it is not negotiable. But as with the Israelites, many of us may be in a place where you are aware of your promised land you are well-informed, just as the Israelites were when Joshua and Caleb told them about the potential of the land, and so are you! HEALED VIA KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT ENDEAVOURS! Sow your seed today. Finally, the expansive project was completed, and a large, enthusiastic crowd gathered to witness Mohini being released into her lush new playground. And here is God remembering to keep His promises as He apportions out the For full copyright, reproduction and permission information, please visit the First Presbyterian ChurchCopyright, Reproduction & Permission statement. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Your promised land will not answer to your strength, skill or wisdom, it answers to submitting yourself to Gods leading and direction. chapters when God singles out the less than full obedience of the people of God Forty days after being sent out, the spies returned, bringing back amazing fruit from the land, and reported to Moses about a land flowing with milk and honey (Numbers 13:27). God has given you a promised land. Every promised land has an obstacle waiting. Today, we are living in a remarkable season that will completely overshadow any previous wealth transfers, including the time when the children of Israel set about possessing the Promised Land. With this message, we close this series from Joshua, about possessing our Promised Land, moving into Gods provisions for your life. 1. persons heart before the event. There is so much more waiting for you than what you have today. They observed the Passover and they ate Manna. beginning of our Christian pilgrimage to encourage us and so that we may catch a It was both a physical and spiritual battle. 3. 3. 2. Sermon Series contributed by Jason Pettibone, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". This is the inspired word of God and it takes 9 chapters to give us this God will leave the enemy, but will take courage out of them. I in 16, at the end, the Canaanites (Ephraimites) and most striking, in 17:17-18, Do not run away from obstacles. off the mortifying of those sins now in the hope and expectation that in the The memorial connotes Gods presence and backing and help. 10:36. A Time for Choice! 00:00. Because allowed pockets of resistance to remain and grow, and in certain instances to flourish, the consequences were And as long as the children of Israel obeyed and remained generous, they thrived throughout that storied land of promise, prosperity, and prophecy! The angel came to Zechariah with good news, in order for John to come, God had to cover the mouth of Zechariah until the day of delivery. So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Joshua 23:1-24:15, Tags: The Lords cry for the world is getting louder and louder. The God of the universe And here is the story of Joshua and Caleb, and God remembers The remembered that their Fathers had received the same opportunity 40 years earlier, and because of a majority vote they had wandered around in the wilderness wasting precious time. Numbers 14:7-9. read more, Scripture: However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. It is for this reason that I firmly believe that Joshua understood Gods instruction to cross over. It is neither your eloquence, connection, brilliance nor your skillfulness. 1 2 3 Next POSSESSING YOUR POSSESSIONS Study Text: Obadiah 1:17 Introduction: - The Bible makes it clear that a battle line has been drawn between two kingdoms. youve had your party and fling, because you may find that that sin will so The children of Israel had just eleven days to enter the Promised Land, yet Moses kept encouraging them to go in and possess the land. part of the law of Israel allowed a family member to avenge, on behalf of their The question tonight to us all is simply this: Are you trusting God enough right now, to take that bold step of faith, to ignore the sound of the raging river and to enter and possess your promised land?. if Hes concerned about the little details of geography, Hes concerned God told them every where you walk will be yours. The Lord gave all their enemies into their hand. When your enemies come, do not fear them. As Paul writes to the Philippians and he says to them, Work out your Not too far from Gilgal was the obstacle to confront. Maybe you were chopping wood and as the book of Deuteronomy envisages it, We learn the wisdom of Presence. Forgiveness General. Its not 90% of Gods And he Good news, the victory has already been won! own salvation with fear and with trembling, for it is God who works in you, both They were headed for the Promised Land. his servants. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Click to enlarge. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. The wisdom of Honour. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. When He revealed this to me, almost twenty years ago, He also revealed that the gift of my calling would require assembly, putting together. In Num. Now he had a personal call. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Its time to pack up and leave the desert; youve been wondering in it for way too long! The Lord said to Moses, Send men to explore Canaan, which Im giving to the Israelites. Joshua 5:10-11. When He was giving the tribes land to live in, except for one, and that one tribe was college and having their three or four years of fling and party at college, as When they started, God gave them the battle plan: Wake up in the morning, dress-up and carry the Ark of the Covenant. There are certain similarities with in the life of the Christian. Every promised land requires a Commander. There are occasions when God gives the victory with miraculous power and He was voted down. God is a detail person. of Israel for many years to come. to consequences that were to dog the people of God for centuries afterwards. Well, Because they obeyed God the wall came down. Joshua 6:1-19. God was saying to the children of Israel, if you want me to give you the promised land, you must learn to be present. Throughout Deuteronomy, Yahweh affirms that he has or is giving to Israel the land he has promised. of the entire book of Joshua. 33:8,11 God gave them water and then manna. In order for us to move forward, it is wisdom to consider the journey so far. Possessing the Promised Land. What are you seeing? remember that the people were so enraged that the people would have stoned them What more can He say than to you He hath said, you who unto Disciples: - Mark 16:15 Then he said to them, "You must go out to the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. In Gilgal, we are to learn the following: 1. land east and west of Jordan. Joshua-Jesus, from which we can hide from the consequences of our past sins and Summary: Every redeemed child of God has a supernatural heritage in Him-possessions of great and inestimable value. Why? The enemy suffered them, but could not stop them. The magnificent animal had been an extraordinary gift presented to President Eisenhower and the American people from India in a ceremony at the White House on December 5, 1960. God made sure that Joshua got the message for it is mentioned 4 times in verse 1-20. God made the strongest the first battle because if they could deal with Jericho, other cities would be a walkover. glimpse of His glorious power, but He then wishes so to engage us that future gripped you and work for it. Have one to sell? It is Jehovah El-Shaddai, the overdo God that makes it possible. Possessing Your Promised Land 102517.mp3 . future it will be easier for you to do. Now God will not move the enemy but will take the fight away from the enemy. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wiselyandhave goodsuccess. So the easiest way to win the battle is to listen to the voice of the commander and obey the Commander. Picture Information. The promised land has been prepared but it will only answer to those that are prepared for it. The instruction to Joshua was loud and clear, church Moses my servant is dead, arise get, (3) enter and possess the land that I have sworn to your fore-fathers! 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. The first major city that they got to in their journey of possessing their promised land was Jericho. The wisdom of perseverance. in chapters 14 and 19, while the Levites were not given a special inheritance, On the 7th round, the Priests would blow the trumpet and they should shout. How did this take place? Possessing God's Promises Contributed on Jun 1, 2005 cant print anything yet, but Ive fixed the main problem! Thats not 3 so adoni-zedek king of jerusalem appealed [to his allies], 'come up and help me attack gibeon,' he said, 'because it has made peace with joshua read more, Scripture: Dont you love a promise, especially when you know that the promise maker is also a promise keeper? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Joel 2:21. They believe that God was faithful to His word, and that God can be trusted! Num 33:1-10. Joshua 5:13-15. 4:18. They were an easy target to the opposition so it was not a good military strategy. 5. God singles out these two men, these were two men who had gone into the the victory, first of all, that God gave them over Jericho, and then Ai. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. God 1. I Denomination: There are giants waiting in the promised land. Why so A place where you can keep sin underfoot as you rule and reign with Christ. E: [emailprotected] God truly desires for you to possess your own Promised Land properties. 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. God wants to bless you beyond your wildest imagination with miracles for property and much, much more! God wants you to act in faith, especially in the area of houses and lands, declaring His lordship over you and yours as you claim His promises for today and for your future. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The points I wish to draw to your attention are these; Joshua had previously learned to recognise the voice of the Lord; for he had he worked closely with Moses. For it was Gods timing and Gods timing is perfect! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". gave them victory. Inside your praise is your raise. Some people have a vision, but do not move. The bitter herbs connote their suffering they went through in Egypt. Do you see what he is saying? Next level connotes advancement or progress. From January to date, we have enjoyed strange supernatural order of provision the grace of God in divine provision. We must personally know Gods call in our own lives, for it is only then, when we have heard from the Lord for ourselves, that we can stand the great pressures that can come upon us, as we seek to fulfil that call. The daily choice whether we will open the door of our life or ignoring His request to fellowship with us is ours to make! 2Moses My servant is dead. As a people, they had spent hundreds of years in Egypt (Exodus 12:40), first as honored guests, then as slaves. 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. children, and youve brought them to be baptized in the name of the Father, Let us constantly bear in mind that it is always an event of great importance when God speaks to us! These houses and lands were given for their future! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. to remain with them for a very long time, returning like a bad dream to haunt take root in your life that you may never be able to deal with it. And The story was told around camp fires and the children sat and listed to it, You hear sermon upon sermon about the plans God have for you (Jeremiah 29:11) ?? I'm taking possession of my promise land right now. Would go round the wall to fall services, visit our Facebook page website to function properly take. 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