Their Inheritance. Joshua 15-17

 

Joshua 15. Their Inheritance

 Had the people chosen their inheritance, there no doubt would have been competition and conflict; but the Lord assigned the territory and the tribes submitted to His will. In John 3:27 it says, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.”

 Caleb fought courageously to claim his God-given inheritance, the land of the giants, and so did Othniel, his son-in-law. Caleb’s daughter had faith to ask for additional blessings, and she received them. God gives – we possess by faith. We must accept whatever inheritance God grants us.

 

Joshua 16 – 17 Ephraim and Manasseh

 

Ephraim and Manasseh were Joseph’s two sons, born to him in Egypt. Jacob took these sons as his own and gave them a special blessing from the Lord. This explains why these two sons inherited the most valuable land in the heart of Canaan. They were wealthy because of Joseph’s faith and love and because of Jacob’s special blessing.

 Ephraim and Manasseh were not satisfied with their inheritance, and they complained.  Jacob, however told them if they didn’t like it, go, and conquer it.  It was a mountainous area full of giants. They would have to fight, and they would have to work.

 

To lay hold of spiritual blessings we are going to have work hard. But remember there is an enemy. There are giants in the land. Satan will trip you up if he can. There is plenty of blessings to claim. Go and get it.

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.