But the tribe of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites, who lived in the city of Jerusalem, so the Jebusites live there among the people of Judah to this day.
Joshua 15:63
They did not drive the Canaanites out of Gezer, however, so the people of Gezer live as slaves among the people of Ephraim to this day.
Joshua 16:10
They were tired. They allowed what they saw with their eyes, to change what they knew in their hearts.
- He promised victory.
- He promised His presence.
- He didn’t promise they wouldn’t have to fight.
Sometimes we stop short of the promise because we are tired, and just don’t want to do the work.
Sometimes we allow what we see with our eyes, change what we know in our hearts.
He promises victory.
- But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57 (ESV) - For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
1 John 5:4 (ESV) - No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 (ESV)
He promises He presence.
- Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8a (ESV) - Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 (ESV) - Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
Psalm 139:7 (ESV)
He didn’t promise we wouldn’t have to fight.
- For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly place.
Ephesians 6:12 (ESV) - “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (ESV)
His grace is sufficient for everything we go through.
- Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
The descendants of Joseph responded, “It’s true that the hill country is not large enough for us. But all the Canaanites in the lowlands have iron chariots, both those in Beth-shan and its surrounding settlements and those in the valley of Jezreel. They are too strong for us.”
Joshua 17:16
How many times have I missed God’s promise because I gave up and gave excuses?
Take God at His Word. He keeps His promises.
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