What does Joshua 15:57 teach about God's attention to detail in His plans? Setting the Scene Joshua 15 records the detailed boundaries and city lists allotted to the tribe of Judah. Verse 57 falls in the middle of one of those lists: “ ‘Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities with their villages.’ ” (Joshua 15:57) Observations from the Verse • Three small towns are called out by name. • The inspired writer tallies the total: “ten cities with their villages.” • No commentary is added—just precise facts, as though every town matters. Lessons about God’s Attention to Detail • He knows every location. If He named obscure hill-country villages, He certainly knows every place where His people live today. • He counts accurately. The Spirit saw fit to record the number “ten,” showing that nothing in His plan is vague or approximate (cf. Numbers 23:19). • Each inheritance was personal. God distributed land town by town so every clan in Judah could trace its portion. The same precise care marks His plans for individuals now (Jeremiah 29:11). • Small is not forgotten. Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah never headline Scripture, yet they share equal space with Jerusalem and Hebron. God’s meticulous record-keeping affirms that no person or place is insignificant to Him (Luke 12:7). Practical Encouragement for Today • Trust His blueprint. If God mapped Judah to the last village, He can be trusted with the fine print of your life decisions (Proverbs 16:9; Psalm 33:11). • Rest in His knowledge of you. The same God who listed ten tiny towns also numbers your hairs and bottles your tears (Psalm 56:8; Matthew 10:30). • Value the unnoticed. People and tasks that seem obscure are still seen by God. Serve faithfully, confident He keeps perfect records (Hebrews 6:10). Supporting Scriptures Psalm 147:4 — “He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.” Ephesians 1:11 — “In Him we were also chosen…according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” Luke 12:6-7 — “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God…you are worth more than many sparrows.” |
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