After being defeated at Ai, Joshua drops to his knees and prays, If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! He took the traditional view of contentment – be happy with what you have and desire no more. Israel was defeated and Joshua felt they pushed too hard, desired too much and should have been content living as freed slaves. When our hunger for God declines, so does our ability to receive from Him.
God’s response to Joshua was, STAND UP! Get off your face, there’s sin in the camp. Now, go claim what’s yours. God knew that securing the Promised Land meant a journey over the Jordan and battles along the way. But, when Israel encountered trouble, they were ready to forsake the promise.
God’s word to you is – Don’t settle. The blessing is on the other side. You will go through some difficulties getting there, but remember that it’s guaranteed if you remain faithful to Him.
I believe it saddens God’s heart when we stop believing Him. A lack of faith is a slap in His face. It calls Him a liar and says He can’t deliver.
Many folks are living on the wrong side of the promise. Chase every vision and obtain every blessing that God has spoken. It’s got your name on it. Just press on through the job, family issues, sickness and recession knowing that there’s victory on the other side of the Jordan.
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