Even Though

 Scripture:

“The forests of the hill country will be yours as well. Clear as much of the land as you wish, and take possession of its farthest corners. And you will drive out the Canaanites from the valleys, too, even though they are strong and have iron chariots.””  ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭17‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Joshua, in this passage, was helping the Israelites divide up the land they were conquering. They had been taking cities and regions for some time, yet they were not doing what the Lord told them to do in kicking out every enemy. They should have followed the Word of the Lord more carefully. Anyway, here Joshua tells some of his people to lear says much land as they wish and drive out the Canaanites, EVEN THOUGH they are strong and have iron chariots.

Application:

Sometimes God tells us to do things EVEN THOUGH it seems difficult or even impossible. If we only do what we think we can do, we will never take great steps for God. We must learn that God sometimes asks us to do what we don’t think we can do. EVEN THOUGH it looks insurmountable, God may be telling us to do it. EVEN THOUGH it seems unwise, God may be telling us to do it. God gets more glory when we realize we are not strong enough or good enough. 

Prayer:

Father, let me take the steps You have ordained for me EVEN THOUGH they may be difficult or seems impossible. Show me the way forward and help me to accomplish everything You desire for me in this day and hour. You are amazing and I love You with all my heart. Teach me to take faith steps EVEN THOUGH things may seem tough.

Your Son,

Jeff