How can we "go in and possess" God's promises in our daily lives? Setting the Scene “See, I have placed the land before you. Go in and possess the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and their descendants after them.” (Deuteronomy 1:8) The command is clear and still rings true: God sets His promises in front of us; our responsibility is to walk in and take hold of them. What “Possess” Means for Us Today • Not earning, but occupying what Christ already secured (2 Corinthians 1:20). • Moving truth from the page to personal experience—faith expressed in daily choices. • Treating every God-given promise as deeded territory that can be lived in now. Steps for Going In and Possessing God’s Promises Each Day 1. Believe the Title Deed – “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness.” (2 Peter 1:3-4) – Settle it: the promise really is yours. 2. Soak in the Word – Joshua 1:8: “This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night…” – Read, memorize, speak the promise until it reshapes thinking. 3. Step Out in Obedience – James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only…” – Act as though the promise is true; obedience is the foot that treads on new ground. 4. Rely on the Spirit’s Power – Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” – Ask Him to energize each step; self-effort never conquers spiritual territory. 5. Stand Firm Against Opposition – Ephesians 6:13: “Take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground…” – Expect resistance, but resist back with Scripture and steadfast faith. 6. Celebrate Progress – Psalm 92:4: “For You have made me rejoice, O LORD, by Your deeds…” – Thanksgiving cements gains and fuels future advance. Areas Where God Invites Us to Possess • Freedom from habitual sin (Romans 6:14). • Peace that overrules anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7). • Wisdom for decisions (James 1:5). • Joy that circumstances can’t drain (John 15:11). • Provision for every need (Philippians 4:19). • Bold witness to others (Acts 1:8). Scriptures to Keep on Your Lips • Joshua 1:3 “I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread.” • 2 Corinthians 1:20 “For all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” • Hebrews 4:1 “Now, since the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it.” • Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” Putting It Into Practice Morning: Read one promise aloud; thank God it is already yours. Midday: Consciously obey in one small, specific action. Evening: Record how God proved faithful; praise Him for occupied territory. The land lies before you. Take the next step, and keep walking until every promise becomes lived reality. |
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