Possess The Land!

Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 1:21 KJV)

When the children of Israel left Egypt, they witnessed the miracles of God over and over again. Before they left Egypt, they witnessed the plagues of judgment that came against the Egyptians. They witnessed the declaration freeing them from slavery. They witnessed the parting of the Red Sea and the Egyptian army destroyed as the waters of the river washed away both horse and rider. They witnessed God’s leading with the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. They witnessed God’s protection as the fear of the Lord preceded them and the nations they passed through left them alone. Food and water was provided all the days of their journey, and their clothes didn’t even wear out.

Now it was time for them to take possession.

Thirty-nine years earlier, Israel had been at this crossroads, but despite the miracles, their parents grumbled against God because they heard the bad report that giants were in the land that lay before them. Believing that the giants were greater than God’s promise, they grumbled, accusing God and Moses of bringing them into the wilderness to die. They cried out wishing they were back in Egypt. In God’s wrath, they were not allowed to take possession of His promise.

Now, forty years after leaving the bondage of Egypt, the children of Israel stood at the crossroads once again. The land was theirs! God had promised it to them! But they had to take possession! They were instructed not to be afraid. They were admonished not to let discouragement fill their hearts. They had to choose to believe the promise of God and take possession of their promise.

At what crossroads do you stand? Have you been here before? Did you have the opportunity to take possession once before, but were afraid to take what was rightfully yours? Now is the time! Today is the day! The promise of God belongs to you, and according to the word of God, you can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you. Don’ be afraid! Take courage! TAKE POSSESSION!

Like Goliath mocking David, your giant may mock you. But David came against his giant in the name of the Lord God. There is no other name above the name of Jesus. Don’t wait any longer. In the name of Jesus, go in this year and possess the land that God has already given to you, and eat the good of the land.