March 3, 2015
Joshua 13-Part 2
Only unto the tribe of Levi He gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire are their inheritance, as He said unto them. Joshua 13:14
LET IT GLOW
How's our attitude concerning our life as it is? Sure, we all have made mistakes, but we can't undo them nor go back and change them. Well, if only I knew back then what I know now, I would have...
But it doesn't work that way, does it?
However, one thing we can change is our attitude about our current situation. Yes, I am talking to myself. There are times that I wish I could change things, but it is what it is. I need to accept my allotment in life. Be happy, it could be worse. What I can do is be grateful for how God has blessed me and honor Him with what time I have left.
In verse 7, Joshua announced divisions made clear by lot to tribes:
- east of the Jordan (13:8-33),
- tribes west of the Jordan (Josh.14-19),
- Caleb (14:49-15),
- cities of refuge (20:1-9),
- Levite towns (ch. 21). (MacArthur)
The Levites' "financial security" was the offerings which Israel brought to the Lord.
If Christians are connected to any tribe, of Israel, it would be the tribe of Levi. We are called priests (1 Peter 2:5), a special inheritance in God (Eph. 1:11; Col. 1:12; 1 Peter 1:4). We are to see ourselves as priests and understand our real inheritance is God Himself. (David Guzik)
Do we come daily to the Lord, offering our sacrifices of praise to Him?
Just think about it, of the 12 tribes, the Levite tribe was chosen to be their priests. That was the top of the line in my books. It was such an honor for them, although such a remedial task which God gave them.
LET IT GROW
Each tribe was to trust God to drive out their enemies. Each was responsible for possessing their allotted land completely. What was promised before the conquering of the Promised Land was being fulfilled.
The portion of land given to the Reubenites, east of the Jordan River, is given according to whom they conquered and listed in verses 15-23. They received all the cities of the southern plain that once belonged to the Amorites. It included the land possessed by Balaam, the soothsayer and pagan prophet. You will recall that he was inquired by Baal to curse Israel so they would not be victorious in doing so. However, God intervened by using a talking donkey to bring Balaam to submit to Him instead. Balaam blessed Israel and gave predictions of the region.
Next is the portion of land given to the tribe of Gad is found in verses 24-28. Moses gave them all the cities of Gilead (Deut. 1:12) from the border of Jazer to Rabbah. It included Succoth where Jacob rested after meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). Their western boundary was the Jordan River. (Falwell)
Lastly, the portion of land given to the half tribe of Manasseh is found in verses 29-33. They received sixty towns. Half of the Gilead was given to Machir, the son of Manasseh.
Are we happy and satisfied with what God has allotted to us?
Are we looking forward to our eternal inheritance?
LET IT GO
Stay where God has put me, move when and where He says.
Keep my eyes focused on Jesus, not looking back to my Egypt.
Be happy with my assignment in life.
Rest in Jesus.
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