Inheritance

Scripture:

Joshua 14:14  "Therefore Hebron became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord, the God of Israel".

Observation:

Caleb was 85 years old when the land was being distributed to the tribes of Israel.  It had been 45 years since he spied out the Promised Land, yet when it was time for the division of the land, he asked for his portion.  It took 45 years and the poor decisions of others caused a long delay, but eh promise of God came to pass.

Application:

Inheritance comes to those who believe, and continue to believe.  Caleb never gave up on the promise of God.  45 years after the promise, he inherited it.  Inheritance comes to those who follow the Lord wholeheartedly.  We must be people who wholly follow the Lord.  When we do, there is always and inheritance for us.

Prayer:

Father, than you for keeping Your promise to Caleb and giving the land he believed for so many years earlier.  Thank You for showing me Your faithfulness this morning.  Help me to walk in faith throughout my life and inherit the promises that seem like they have faded.

Yours,
Jeff