How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our lives today? Setting the Scene “half of Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei (the royal cities of Og in Bashan), for the sons of Machir son of Manasseh—for half of the sons of Machir according to their clans.” — Joshua 13:31 The verse records a precise land grant, legally signed, sealed, and delivered by God Himself. Israel didn’t negotiate this territory; they inherited it because the Lord willed it. That same God still deals in inheritance today, not merely of soil but of spiritual riches. Divine Inheritance: Core Principles • God’s allotment is intentional – No tribe, and no believer, is overlooked (Ephesians 1:11). • Inheritance is received, not earned – Israel’s land came by covenant promise, not personal merit (Deuteronomy 9:5). • The promise is irrevocable – “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). From Canaan to Christ • The land pointed forward to a Person – All the promises find their “Yes” in Jesus (2 Corinthians 1:20). • Through Christ we become heirs – “If we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17). • Our inheritance is now and future – We have “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 1:3) and “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” kept in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Practical Ways to Walk in Our Inheritance Today 1. Know the Deed • Spend time in Scripture, discovering the “real estate” God says is yours—peace, forgiveness, authority in prayer, victory over sin. 2. Claim the Territory • Pray specific promises aloud. • Speak truth over fear, temptation, and circumstances (Joshua 1:3; Matthew 4:4). 3. Occupy and Cultivate • Step into service roles, spiritual gifts, and acts of obedience even when they stretch comfort zones (1 Peter 4:10). • Guard purity and integrity; unconfessed sin is like squatters on God’s land. 4. Live Generationally • Pass on doctrines, testimonies, and biblical worldview to children and disciples just as land was parceled “according to their clans.” • Invest time and resources in kingdom work that outlasts you (Matthew 6:19-20). Guarding the Boundaries • Resist enemy encroachment—confusion, compromise, false teaching (Jude 3). • Maintain fellowship; collective faith reinforces individual claims, just as tribes shared borders (Hebrews 10:24-25). Confidence for Today The God who allocated Ashtaroth and Edrei is the same God who assigns grace, purpose, and eternal life. Stand on His deed, step onto His land, and steward every square inch for His glory. |
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