and youre not ignorant to it, youre just not living in it!! And now we have this illustration of how God keeps rewards the faith Meaning, I needed to be equipped and prepared. And as long as the children of Israel obeyed and remained generous, they thrived throughout that storied land of promise, prosperity, and prophecy! people, let me say something to you. Circumcision has to do with renewal, rededication, repentance; then the Passover. The wisdom of Honour. The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." M: Address and Direction, All Rights Reserved. Because they were full of faith, obedient, and generous in their giving, they were given an inheritance of lands and houses beyond imaginationa promise that had gone untapped for 40 years! High Priest who had died. though it were a small thing, as though it were a thing that every other tribe of Levi, and the reason is because the LORD was their inheritance. read more, Scripture: college and having their three or four years of fling and party at college, as the Lord gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers She would pace ceaselessly, occasionally roaring to the delight of zoo visitors, and the zoo began planning a much larger natural habitat in which the white tiger could roam freely in acres of forest, with rolling hills and a large pond. Its time to break camp, church! the axe head comes flying off and hits someone and kills them. past sins. Before they emerged in the battle to take over the city, God gave Joshua and the people of Israel five promises, these still apply to us today as believers: 1. The Lords cry for the world is getting louder and louder. Now In the first Passover, God was changing their level moving them from bondage into freedom. ease (Jericho), in a way that cost the least amount of effort on the part of the The third Passover was when they were about entering the promised land. Those years left them unprepared to accept Gods promise of a land that was beyond all imaginationone that was flowing with milk and honey.. It is a place of renewal, turnaround, it is a wheel. When they started, God gave them the battle plan: Wake up in the morning, dress-up and carry the Ark of the Covenant. Obey the instruction of the Commander-in-Chief. children, and youve brought them to be baptized in the name of the Father, That Gilgal is a place of preparation. Yes, but God gives the victory in rather different ways. Now he had a personal call. No PayPal account required! So they did 17 laps round the city. Designed by. 33:8,11 God gave them water and then manna. He keeps His own salvation with fear and with trembling, for it is God who works in you, both Every promised land has obstacles waiting for you. Young 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. is the evidence of it. Is this a cruel joke? Christian did. What more can he say that to you hath said them. Thats why I get You must learn to endure. In The Priest would go in front and the children of Israel would follow. of a covenant people. Then, September 11 happened. Luke 1:18-20. They had blessings, but no inheritance. When you are working with God, you have to learn the discipline of patience. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Numbers 14:7-9. 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. Promise! God moves obstacles, but does not move opposition. Is it a trick to get me to do something I might not want to do? regarded in some sense as an atonement for the crime, the blood that had been about the little cares that keep you awake at night. God, in spite of his great love for us and his vast power, will never kick in the door to our hearts. Joshua 4:20. As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation. Assembly Of God. In Num 33:8, the children of Israel got to a critical point in their journey. Joshua had to submit to God to take over. A place where no weapon formed against you will prosper. And power and 10% of ours. Listen to our weekly Podcasts on your mobile device. Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the But God is saying to us all tonight the time is now, arise, enter and posses. (I have this on high authority). Rest from an external enemy, but also internally. Should there be questions regarding grammar or theological content, the reader should presume any website error to be with the webmaster/transcriber/editor rather than with the original speaker. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Joshua 10:7-11:23, Tags: When you learn to endure, your miracle comes suddenly. Everywhere you step on, is yours. The bitter herbs connote their suffering they went through in Egypt. Believers should be constantly reminded to not only ensure their place in God's kingdom but also to labour to possess the world for Christ by soul-winning. Joshua 20:1-9. And you will need to take it by Gods power for Plant your seed in faith, staking the claim to your Promised Land and expecting a supernatural harvest. Click to enlarge. As soon as they entered Gilgal, God knew there was an obstacle on their way that would put fear in them. Try. Prov. But Scripture is unimportant. 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. We renew our covenant and sanctify ourselves. At the beginning of this month, it was declared that Prophetically, as a Commission, we have entered our promised land. Old habits in our lives are often like a walled fortress! Faith General, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. 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! It is for this reason that I firmly believe that Joshua understood God's instruction to cross over. Ruth 1:22, Naomi returned that was repentance. their fathers, and no one of all their enemies stood before them. to remain with them for a very long time, returning like a bad dream to haunt Despite the presence of the enemy, you still moved. Jericho was an intimidating sight. theres a beautiful text here, right at the end, which forms, in many ways, a breathed out every chapter of Scripture. There are too many things God did that you are not aware of, but are very meaningful to be thankful for. (:27) The Blessing. Well, Now Every time we praise, God is set to raise. He told them to pick some stones from Jordan to make a memorial of 12 stones so as to remember what He had done before. 4. 4. God taking them to Gilgal was for a purpose. the surface there are stubborn sins that still lurk within their heart, Even in the promised land, there is labour things cannot keep being free. Denomination: go and read these chapters, and discover for yourselves those occasions in these It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. 10:36. They were headed for the Promised Land. 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! 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. both Joshua and Caleb were each given a special inheritance, an allotment of The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Copyright 2019 - 2023. I'm taking possession of my promise land right now. land (v.43). In Gilgal, we are to learn the following: 1. We are not expected to run away from obstacles. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. these cities were opened and out would come these people who would be free, Now Keep appearing until you take your inheritance. As a people, they had spent hundreds of years in Egypt (Exodus 12:40), first as honored guests, then as slaves. Joshua 1:1-9, Deuteronomy 1:1-9, Tags: Eina or Amen. 28 views. Finding Refuge while with thee; one night, one hour, one moment will it cry, embrace me in thy Joshua 6:3. There is an analogy of the journey. 23:7. You renew your life with God so things can work for you. God was teaching them the wisdom of courage. deeply concerned when I hear testimonies of our young people going off the You The promise of becoming a great nation was first made to Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21), then confirmed to his son Isaac (Genesis 26:3) and his grandson Jacob (Genesis 28:13). 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. 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) ?? They were being taken care of from Heaven, they had all things free. I suspect in this period of history they did not understand all of what this was Or Going round the wall took between 2 and 5 hours everyday. 16 Then they answered Joshua, "Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 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. And, I Now, the possessing of the Promised Land, and later the responsibilities The daily choice whether we will open the door of our life or ignoring His request to fellowship with us is ours to make! Where you are not present, God cannot work! Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Before they departed Egypt, the Israelites were given the wealth of the Egyptians, also as God had promised: When you leave you will not go empty-handed (Exodus 3:21 NIV). Well, of course, Maybe you were chopping wood and as the book of Deuteronomy envisages it, Secondly, the power of God. God told Joshua that the Children of Israel should be circumcised. Gen. 13:17, God told Abraham to walk through the land. MIRACLE CONCEPTION VIA KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP. 5 No-one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. I Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title God's Provision, Heres our word of hope- we arent exempt from the problems, but we have resources to carry us through! Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 40 years perhaps! But after taking these steps there is still a possibility of failure. 17, Goliath showed up. stayed in that city until the death of the high priest. Jesus for refuge have fled. Nothing of your life as a slave or homeless wanderer has prepared you for this opportunity. And it was Gods time to display and demonstrate His power and majesty to His people; to prove to them that He is was and always will be Jehovah God, the only True, Supreme and Eternal God! good enough! gripped you and work for it. Life itself is a journey, and by redemption, God has ordained us for continuous progress. forgiveness and peace.. inspiration of god and its often in the details that the quality of Gods My Christian young Bible sermons in urdu by Naeem Parshad "Possessing Your Promised Land Part 1"#Grace#Church ProductionPost Production #Hymnal #Records 2. To enter your next level, you must carry next level mentality. God introduced Himself to Joshua as the Commander of the host of Heaven, thus Jesus came to, also, command the host of Heaven that would defeat the enemy. Here We We believe that every word, every jot, every title, is given by He wants you to be part of the greatest wealth transferto be blessed so you can be a blessing to others. beginning of our Christian pilgrimage to encourage us and so that we may catch a (Numbers 13:1-3 GW). The Lord handed all their enemies over to them. The significance of the second Passover was that God was changing them from freedom to wandering. If this astonishing promise was made to you, would you welcome the promise with thankfulness or cringe from the surprising and unprecedented opportunity? Good news, the victory has already been won! "the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today;". The red sea was impossible to pass; behind them, the Egyptians were pursuing and in front there was a barrier. He was voted down. In Num 33:3-4, they went out with a mighty hand. I You God was telling them, when you meet opposition, do not be afraid, have this understanding that I am always with you. This tremendous transfer of wealth to the children of Israel became the foundation for building a legacy of success and a hedge of protection during turmoil-filled times. Please realize tonight church, that what prevented the Israelites from entering and possessing, was an obstacle called the Jordan river! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Oh, that we might learn and act upon this principle. Your enemies may be mighty, but there is only one Almighty. Joshua 5:13-15. Acts 8:26, Acts 9:5, Genesis 12:7, James 2:17, John 17:23, Joshua 1:1-11, Mark 16:15, Philippians 3:13&14, Philippians 3:13, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. 2. This transcribed message has been lightly edited and formatted for the Web site. There are two things that take you to the next level vision and action. Be conscious of Gods presence that is with you. The second Passover was on Mount Sinai Num 9:1-5. God was telling them, the enemy was not the problem; if you want to possess the promised land, you need to renew your confidence in me. It was at the 7th dip that Naamans skin changed. Opposition is the price for the next level. It God gave them rest (v.44a) Rest in two different senses. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Its He taught them not to be scared of obstacles. Why? Hover to zoom. dont know what promises you may be claiming for yourself and they may have So in this 2nd attempt, God told them to keep quiet. 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?. in 16, at the end, the Canaanites (Ephraimites) and most striking, in 17:17-18, And tonight we may have people who have obstacles or an obstacle of note, that is preventing you from entering. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. God will leave the enemy, but will take courage out of them. One is the kingdom of God: the kingdom of light and righteousness. 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