The LORD has Given You Rest - Joshua 22:4

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and said unto them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. You have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God”, and in chapter twenty-two and verse four of Joshua we learn how Joshua told the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “now the LORD your God has given rest unto your brethren” where we read, 

And now the LORD your God has given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: 

therefore now return you, and get you unto your tents, and unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.

The verse reads, “And now the LORD your God has given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and now the LORD your God” which means “and at this time Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, Supreme Deity” “has given rest” or “has granted, bestowed and assigned repose, quiet and peace” “unto your brethren” which means “to your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, kinsmen, kindred and relatives”, “as he promised them” or “similar and in likeness to the way He, Jehovah God, took an oath and promised them, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, kinsmen, kindred and relatives”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God provided quiet and rest to “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” just the way He took an oath that He would do. 

The verse continues, “… therefore now return you, and get you unto your tents, and unto the land of your possession,” Joshua or the writer added the words, “therefore now return you” which means “wherefore, then and on this account at this time you, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, go back”, “and get you unto your tents” or “and walk, depart and proceed toward your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, transient dwelling places, abodes and habitations”, “and unto the land” which means “and to the region, district and territory” “of your possession” or “pertaining to your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, property, territory and inheritance”. Joshua instructed “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” to go back to their territory, go tot their temporary abodes and inheritance. 

Finally the verse says, "which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “which Moses” whose name means “that Moses whose name means ‘drawn out’ and was the prophet, lawgiver and leader of the exodus” “the servant of the LORD” or “the slave, bondman and man of servile condition to Jehovah who is the existing On and the proper name for the One True God” “gave you on the other side Jordan” which means “granted, bestowed and assigned to you, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, within the opposite or eastern bank of the Jordan whose name means ‘descender’ and was the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approximately 200 miles (320 km)”. Joshua referred to how “Moses” who was Jehovah God’s bondman, granted and bestowed territory to “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” on the opposite and eastern side of the Jordan River. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover how “Joshua” released “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” to go back to their territory on the eastern side of the Jordan River that was previously provided to them by “Moses” before they entered the promise land. Their obligation was to fight alongside the other tribes who entered the promise land to conquer, seize and inhabit their appointed territories. God provided for “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” as well as the other tribes of Israel, and when we yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and help us live in keeping with His ways wherever we are in the world. (See John 3:16:16:!3; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua tells the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Not Leaving Your Brethren - Joshua 22:3

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and said unto them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you”, and in chapter twenty-two and verse three of Joshua we learn how Joshua told the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “you have not left your brethren these many days unto this day” where we read, 

You have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, 

but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.

The verse reads, “You have not left your brethren these many days unto this day,…” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “you have not left your brethren” which means “you, “Reubenites, Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh”, have in no way or manner forsaken, abandoned, neglected or apostatized your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, kindred, kinsmen and relatives “these many days” or “for the length of this abundant amount of sunrises to sunsets” “unto this day” which means “to the present sunrise to sunset”. Joshua told “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” had not forsaken their fellow relatives for a great number of sunrises to sunsets unto the current one. 

The verse goes on to say, “… but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “but have kept the charge” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover have observed and obeyed the order pertaining to the directive” “of the commandment” or “pertaining to the order and charge” “of the LORD your God” which means “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God your, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh’s, Supreme Deity”. Joshua recalled how “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” observed the obligation and injunction belonging to Jehovah God their Supreme Deity. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how Joshua was aware of how “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” continued with their fellow Israelites, and they observed Jehovah God’s charge and orders. God wants us to be obedient to Him, and because Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth and the life, and no man comes to the father, but by me” (See John 14:6), we must come to God through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and give us the ability to live in that truth so our lives will be a witness of His blessings and grace that may be poured out upon everyone. (See John 3:16:16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua tells the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “now the LORD your God has given rest unto your brethren”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Keeping What Moses Commanded - Joshua 22:2

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, …”, and in chapter twenty-two and verse two of Joshua we learn how Joshua told the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you” where we read, 

And said unto them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, 

and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

The verse reads, “And said unto them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and said unto them” which means “and uttered, declared and proclaimed to them, “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh”, “you have kept all that Moses” or “you, Reubenites,  Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh, have given heed to, observed and protected each, the whole and everything that Moses whose name means ‘drawn out’ and was the prophet, lawgiver and leader of the exodus” “the servant of the LORD” which means “he proper name the bondman, slave and man of servile condition belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “commanded you” or “charged and ordered you, “Reubenites, Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer shared how Joshua acknowledged that “the Reubenites, and Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh” observed everything that “Moses”, God’s bondman, charged and ordered. 

The verse continues, “… and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and have obeyed my voice” which means “and have given heed to, listened and given attention to my, Joshua’s, sound and noise of uttered words” “in all that I commanded you” or “in each, the whole and everything that I, Joshua, charged and ordered you, “Reubenites, Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer told “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” that they had observed his sound of uttered words and the charges given to them.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover how “Joshua” acknowledged the obedience of “the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” because they kept all of his and “Moses’” and commands given by Joshua. God want us to obey Him, and when we receive His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins all mankind and was raised from the grave after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and will help us be obedient to whatever He orders in our lives. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua tells the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “you have not left your brethren these many days unto this day”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Joshua Calls the Rubenites, Gadites and Half of Manasseh - Joshua 22:1

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “there failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass”, and in chapter twenty-two and verse one of Joshua we learn how, “Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh” where we read, 

Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

The verse reads, “Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “then Joshua called” which means “at that time Joshua or Jehoshua whose name means ‘Jehovah is Salvation’ and was the son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel who led the conquest of Canaan, proclaimed to, beckoned and summoned” “the Reubenites” whose name means “behold a son” and was “the eldest son of Jacob by Leah and the progenitor of the tribe of Reuben”, “and the Gadites” whose name means “an invader; a troop or fortune” and was “the seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid and the full brother of Asher who was the progenitor of the tribe of Gad”. Joshua or the writer said at that time “Joshua” summoned the tribes of “Reuben and Gad”.  

The verse goes on to say, “… and the half tribe of Manasseh.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and the half tribe” which means “and the one-half clan or people group” “of Manasseh” which means “belonging to Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer included the one-half people group belonging to “Manasseh” in his invitation to come to him.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” summoned the tribes of “Reuben, Gad and one-half tribe of Manasseh” who received their inheritance on the eastern side of the “Jordan River”. We shall see what Joshua says to them in our next verses, but for now let us consider that these “tribes” kept their word by continuing with the people of Israel until all the “tribes” received their inheritance. God wants us to be faithful to Him and His ways, and when we receive His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, He will be faithful to forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and help us to live in a manner that is obedient and pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua tells the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

No Word Spoken by God Failed - Joshua 21:45

In the book of Joshua, we learned concerning Israel how, “the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he swore unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand”, and in chapter twenty-one and verse forty-five of Joshua we learn how, “there failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel” where we read, 

There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.

The verse reads, “There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “there failed not ought” which means “there did not fall, cast down or cause to be an inferior word, speaking or utterance” “of any good thing” or “pertaining to each, every and the totality of everything pleasant, agreeable and valuable” “which the LORD had spoken” which means “that Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God uttered, declared and proclaimed” “unto the house of Israel” or “to the dwelling, habitation and abode belonging to Israel whose name means ‘God prevails” and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Joshua or the writer shared how not anything that Jehovah God declared to the dwelling place of “Israel” fell to the ground and was cast away. 

The verse goes on to say, “all came to pass.” Joshua or the writer added the word, “all” which means “each, every and the whole of what was declared” “came to pass” or “happened and occurred”. Joshua or the writer shared how everything declared by Jehovah God happened just as He said. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how Jehovah God kept His word and fulfilled His promise to the people of Israel. God desires to have a personal relationship with everyone through His Son Jesus who came into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and empower us to live in keeping with that truth so our lives will bless Him and bear witness of His Salvation to the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we begin a new chapter and see how, “Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Rest for Israel - Joshua 21:44

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he swore to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein”, and in chapter twenty-one and verse forty-four of Joshua we learn how, “the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he swore unto their fathers” where we read, 

And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he swore unto their fathers:

 and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

The verse reads, “And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he swore unto their fathers:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the LORD” which means “and Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “gave them rest round about” or “granted, bestowed and assigned to them, the people of Israel, repose and quiet surrounding them and from every side”, “according to all that he swore” which means “in keeping with each, every and the whole of what He, Jehovah God, took an oath and promised” “unto their fathers” or “to their, the people of Israel’s, male progenitors and forefathers”. Joshua or the writer referred to how Jehovah God granted peace and quiet from every side of the people of Israel even as He promised their forefathers that He would do.

The verse continues, “and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and there stood not a man” which means “and not a single male human being remained, continued, withstood or was established” “of all their enemies before them” or “from each, every and the whole of their, the people of Israel’s, hating foes and adversaries”: “the LORD” which means “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “delivered all their enemies” or “put, set, granted, bestowed and ascribed each, every and the whole of their, the people of Israel’s, hating foes and adversaries” “into their hands” which means “into the might, power and authority of Israel”. Joshua or the writer shared how not a single male human being belonging to people of Israel’s hating adversaries was able to be established in their presence because Jehovah God gave them over to the power and might of Israel.  

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how Jehovah God provided peace all around the people of Israel just as He promised their forefathers He would do, and there was not a single hating foe of Israel that was able to be established against them because Jehovah God gave their foe over to the might of “Israel”. God loves the people of Israel, and because He had a relationship with them, He provided for and defended them. God wants a personal intimate relationship with us too, and when He sent His SonJesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and equipped with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and help us live in keeping with His promise to save all who trust in, rely upon and cling to Him. (See John 3:15; Romans 10:9-10)

Next time we learn how, “there failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".