Joshua 21-24
“And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.” Joshua 21:43-45
Lord, though I am not a part of Thy people Israel, there is one thing in the portion of scripture that rings true for all those who would call You their Father, “There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken…” Lord, You have been gracious and merciful to all and there is not one thing that has been lacking in our lives, especially mine. You have done so many wonderful things, even the trials have been a blessing despite the discomfort they may have caused. Lord, I pray that You would help me each day to seek after Thee and to love Thee with my whole heart. I truly am an unprofitable servant and have failed Thee time and time again, but nonetheless, You have loved me and provided all good things for me to enjoy. Help me now to tell others of Thee and to be a light in the darkness.
“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses. Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.” Joshua 24:22-24
Lord, how many times have I said these very words and have done exactly as the Children of Israel would eventually do and turn my heart from You. Lord, truly had I lived in these days, I would have been one of that generation that never saw the promise land because of the iniquity of my heart. I would love to have been like Joshua or Caleb but truly, I am an unfaithful, untrusting servant. Help me not only to be a witness unto myself but to incline my heart unto Thee.
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