Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." ~Proverbs 4:7




Friday, February 21, 2014

Your Land Flowing with Milk and Honey


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 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ~Joshua 1:9
 
 The Lord spoke to me recently and said, “You are expecting to receive a blessing in the wilderness. Yes I provided for you there; even rained down manna and quail from heaven. You saw My power demonstrated and got a glimpse of My Glory. However, the miracle you are believing Me for, is in the Promise Land, the land flowing with milk and honey.” A light bulb went off in my head. Some may call it, my “Aha!” moment.
 
Most know the story of Joshua, but allow me to set the scene for you. Joshua was among 12 men that Moses sent to the land of Canaan to spy on it.  Moses knew that this was the land God promised him the Israelites would possess. He asked these men to scope out this land to see exactly what was going on and what they were up against.  These 12 men successfully completed the mission and even came back with a souvenir; some delicious fruit. “The land is flowing with milk and honey”, they exclaimed. “But its men are stronger and our enemies our on every side!”
 
Out of all the spies only Caleb and Joshua professed faith in God to bring them into that land flowing with milk and honey. While the rest thought the land was absolutely splendid, the obstacles were too big in their eyes. They wanted to give up before ever even starting. The story ends with Joshua appointed leader after Moses’ death and the Israelites defeating all of their enemies and taking possession of Canaan, the land flowing with milk and honey.
 
How many times have we seen the Promised Land right before us, but the obstacles seem too much so we retreat back to the wilderness or what is comfortable to us? I believe that sometimes we forget to realize how moved God is by our faith in Him. In fact, Scripture points out that it is impossible to please Him without it.  If the Lord has commanded you to do something, yet it seems virtually impossible, well my friend, you just became a candidate for a miracle! We must always remain cognizant of God’s Truth in His Word. He knows exactly what we will encounter. He goes ahead of us and makes the crooked places straight and He is always with us wherever we go.
 
Yes, there is a lot of unknowing. We may even make mistakes along the way. In no way should that be a deterrent. We love Him so; He is our daily portion. It all works out for our good in the end. Beloved, will you chose to enter into your land flowing with milk and honey? Will you take the stance of Joshua and Caleb and say, “the Lord delights in me and I am more than able to overcome every obstacle”? For He that has promised is faithful.
 
Written by Danielle Michelle
 
 Danielle Michelle is a lover of Jesus and a psalmist who loves to sing prophetic worship music straight from the Father’s heart concerning His people. She is a mother to a 5 year old son and an entrepreneur. Her heart’s desire and passion is to see God’s people dive into His heart through deep places of intimacy.
 
 

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