How does Joshua 15:25 encourage us to claim God's promises today? The Verse in Focus “Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor)” — Joshua 15:25 Why a List of Towns Matters - God records every detail of Judah’s inheritance, down to small villages. - Each named place verifies that Israel actually received what God promised (Genesis 15:18-21). - The verse reminds us that God’s promises are concrete, not abstract; they touch real ground and real lives. Encouragement for Today - God’s promises are specific. If He cared enough to list Hazor-hadattah, He cares about the individual details of your life (Matthew 10:29-31). - What God promises, He fulfills precisely. Joshua later testifies, “Not one word of all the good promises that the LORD had made… failed” (Joshua 21:45). - Our inheritance in Christ is just as real—“For all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20). Practical Ways to Claim God’s Promises • Identify the promise – Search Scripture for what God has pledged concerning salvation, provision, guidance, or victory. • Believe the promise – “Fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised” (Romans 4:21). • Act on the promise – Judah had to go in and occupy each listed city; faith steps into what God declares (James 2:17). • Persevere until possession is complete – “Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). • Celebrate fulfilled promises – Mark milestones, just as Israel memorialized conquered towns (Joshua 4:7), to strengthen future faith. Supporting Scriptures - Numbers 33:53 — drive out and possess - Jeremiah 1:12 — God watches over His word to perform it - Psalm 119:140 — His promises are well-tested Takeaway If God cared enough to record the tiny town of Kerioth-hezron, He will not overlook any promise He has made to you in Christ. Stand on His Word, step forward in faith, and expect to see every detail fulfilled. |