In what ways can we apply Achsah's example of faith in our lives? Achsah’s Moment in Scripture BSB, Judges 1:15—“She said to him, ‘Give me a blessing. For you have given me land in the Negev; give me also springs of water.’ So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.” What We See in Achsah • Courage to speak up in a patriarchal context • Confidence in her father’s generosity • Clarity about what she actually needed • Conviction that her inheritance should be fruitful, not barren Connecting the Dots to Our Walk • Bold Prayer • Hebrews 4:16—“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence…” • Matthew 7:7—“Ask, and it will be given to you…” Pray specifically, expecting God to answer. • Trust in the Father’s Heart • Psalm 84:11—“No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Rest in His willingness to bless. • Desire for Living Water • John 7:37-39—Jesus promises rivers of living water. • John 4:14—“The water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Seek the Spirit’s continual filling. • Refusing to Settle for Dry Ground • Ephesians 3:20—God “is able to do immeasurably more…” Don’t accept spiritual barrenness when abundance is offered. • Acting Within Our Inheritance • Ephesians 1:3—“Blessed… with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Like Achsah, claim what is already yours in covenant. Practical Ways to Live It Out 1. Begin daily prayer by naming one specific “spring” you need—wisdom, peace, open doors, etc. 2. Pair each request with a promise of Scripture, anchoring faith in God’s Word. 3. Keep a journal of answered prayers to cultivate expectancy. 4. Encourage others to ask boldly; share Achsah’s story in small-group settings. 5. When God grants blessing, steward it so others taste the overflow, just as springs benefit the whole land. Encouragement to Go Forward Achsah teaches that children who know their Father’s goodness need not hesitate. Ask, believe, receive, and walk in the well-watered inheritance Christ secured for you. |
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