1 The lot fell to the children of Joseph from the Jordan, by Jericho, to the waters of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goes up from Jericho through the mountains to Bethel,2 then went out from Bethel to Luz, passed along to the border of the Archites at Ataroth, 3 and went down westward to the boundary of the Japhletites, as far as the boundary of Lower Beth Horon to Gezer; and it ended at the sea.
4 So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.
- Joshua 16
17 And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—saying, “You are a great people and have great power; you shall not have only one lot, 18 but the mountain country shall be yours. Although it is wooded, you shall cut it down, and its farthest extent shall be yours; for you shall drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots and are strong.” - Joshua 17
17 And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—saying, “You are a great people and have great power; you shall not have only one lot, 18 but the mountain country shall be yours. Although it is wooded, you shall cut it down, and its farthest extent shall be yours; for you shall drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots and are strong.” - Joshua 17
Message:
The Inheritance of the Lord towards His people, the fulfillment of His promise, the answer to our asking.
Observation/Promise:
When we ask something from GOD, HE will give to us even more than what we could ever ask or imagine. Because HE is a good GOD and is a loving Father, He will give to us a promise when we ask from Him, for the time that we have to wait for what we have asked for. And when HE gives His word, it is as sure as done because He never backs out on His word. Just like the children of Joseph, they were given what they asked for and even more because they asked.
Application/Command:
The Inheritance of the Lord towards His people, the fulfillment of His promise, the answer to our asking.
Observation/Promise:
When we ask something from GOD, HE will give to us even more than what we could ever ask or imagine. Because HE is a good GOD and is a loving Father, He will give to us a promise when we ask from Him, for the time that we have to wait for what we have asked for. And when HE gives His word, it is as sure as done because He never backs out on His word. Just like the children of Joseph, they were given what they asked for and even more because they asked.
Application/Command:
Ask and expect from GOD to give, this is an act of faith. Do not treat faith as a matter of play or doubt GOD because GOD is the most powerful being on earth. I am asking GOD for my inheritance of not just land but of houses, of children, of sound health, of successful business, of adventurous vacations, of great positive influence to people around me to the place where He has called me to be. We are only limited by our faith, increase your faith and let GOD do great things as HE is a great GOD! Do not limit GOD. HE is Unlimited!
