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"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you" (Joshua 1:3).
What was true for Joshua and the Jewish people is even more so for the people of God: "'Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him." (Daniel 7:27) Literally, every place where the feet of the people of God tread God has given to them.
Now, before you run out and inform the current administration that the United States White House belongs to you, you might do well to consider just WHEN you get the land of promise. It's your now, but only as promise; not literal possession.
"Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years." (Revelation 20:6)
A Return and a resurrection are prelude to the promise of the real estate. Until Christ returns to claim the land, and resurrects His dead followers, possession of the land is premature. As such, we are like the people of faith of old: "All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles in the land." (Hebrews 11:13).
Knowing the inevitable outcome determines present action. If we know that we are to inherit all the land - the earth (Matthew 5:5) - then how are we living today according to that reality? Are we secretly savoring a choice piece of real estate that we hope to fully claim in the age to come? Or, is there a more realistic and active course of action to take as we await fulfillment?
Jesus indicated in His model prayer that His followers ought to petition the Father: "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) I find myself praying that prayer with greater frequency these days as I realize that it truly summarizes the essence of God's will and my priorities as a disciple. Anything not in harmony with the Father's great purpose of giving all the land to the saints of God is of minor importance at best. Participating fully and wholeheartedly with this purpose and plan is what it means to "seek first His kingdom and His righteousness" (Matthew 6:33).
Since we are destined to inherit all the land, the challenge before us it to live and pray according to the reality of that promise. May we each find renewed purpose and energy today as we pray and live in harmony with this great promise and plan.
Steve
© 2010, Steve Taylor
"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you" (Joshua 1:3).
What was true for Joshua and the Jewish people is even more so for the people of God: "'Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him." (Daniel 7:27) Literally, every place where the feet of the people of God tread God has given to them.
Now, before you run out and inform the current administration that the United States White House belongs to you, you might do well to consider just WHEN you get the land of promise. It's your now, but only as promise; not literal possession.
"Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years." (Revelation 20:6)
A Return and a resurrection are prelude to the promise of the real estate. Until Christ returns to claim the land, and resurrects His dead followers, possession of the land is premature. As such, we are like the people of faith of old: "All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles in the land." (Hebrews 11:13).
Knowing the inevitable outcome determines present action. If we know that we are to inherit all the land - the earth (Matthew 5:5) - then how are we living today according to that reality? Are we secretly savoring a choice piece of real estate that we hope to fully claim in the age to come? Or, is there a more realistic and active course of action to take as we await fulfillment?
Jesus indicated in His model prayer that His followers ought to petition the Father: "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) I find myself praying that prayer with greater frequency these days as I realize that it truly summarizes the essence of God's will and my priorities as a disciple. Anything not in harmony with the Father's great purpose of giving all the land to the saints of God is of minor importance at best. Participating fully and wholeheartedly with this purpose and plan is what it means to "seek first His kingdom and His righteousness" (Matthew 6:33).
Since we are destined to inherit all the land, the challenge before us it to live and pray according to the reality of that promise. May we each find renewed purpose and energy today as we pray and live in harmony with this great promise and plan.
Steve
© 2010, Steve Taylor
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