February 16, 2020
LIVING TO CAPACITY
Joshua 17:14-18
Beginning with chapter 13 of the book of Joshua, we have the division of the Promised Land to the various tribes of Israel. After seven years of battle, the major strongholds in Canaan have been dismantled, the land is distributed, and the people are to finish taking and settling into the land. Canaan—the Promised Land, is not a type or picture of heaven, but it represents living the victorious Christian life, which is inclusive of battles and blessings. God wanted Israel to possess all that He had given to them. And He wants the same for His people today. He wants you to live on the level of God’s provision for you. God want you to live to capacity—nothing less. But here in this passage, the descendants of Joseph, the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh are examples of some who failed to maximize their potential. We learn from their mistakes what it takes for us to live to capacity. First of all:
Our attitude must be right (verse 14)
If we want more, we must be faithful right where we are (verses 15-16)
We must believe that what God has promised He is able to do (verses 17-18)