The Hill is not Enough

The Hill is Not Enough for Us

Joshua 14:11-12; 17:3-4, 14-16

God leads you little by little. Each little has more than little returns and leads to more and more. Before long, the accumulation of the little steps becomes something so amazing and beautiful that you are inspired to keep taking the little steps. You become so excited and curious because you suddenly realize that the little steps he takes with you do not mean that he is a little God. You wonder how much more there is out there in God.

We are in a season when God is distributing portions of grace to do great things to his people.  Our season is like the time of the Children of Israel after they had crossed the river Jordan into the promised land. When they conquered the kings who were in the land Joshua allocated portions of land to the various tribes by lot. We can draw lessons from three examples of people who defied odds in making claims to portions of land.

1. Caleb remembered God’s ability and faithfulness (Joshua 14:11, 12). Even though he was now advanced in age he refused to be overlooked. It seemed he was over the hill, a spend force only to be honored for past heroic achievements. It seemed his season was over but he knew God was also a God of the off-season blessing. He remembered that his past exploits had never been based on his personal strength but his divine strength.  Divine strength  does not wane with time. God never changes. If he restored in the past he still does today. If he gave victory then he still does today. Joshua declared that he was as strong as he had been 40 years back when Moses sent them to spy the promised land (Numbers 13).  He said ‘I am not out yet. I am ready for war to go out and to come in. Give me the difficult mountain of Hebron also called the city of Arba to overcome. Arba was a great man among the Anakims and sometimes called the father of Anak. The mountain was in a narrow valley surrounded by rocky hills. Through him, God restored Hebron to the children of Israel.

2. The daughters of Zelophahad were also able to get their portion against the odds (Joshua 17:3-4).  According to Jewish culture the inheritance went to the sons. But since their father did not have sons they had appealed to Moses and to God and were promised their father’s inheritance (Numbers 27:1-7). Therefore, they also refused to be left out. They remembered the word of God and demanded to be counted in. They remembered that God kept his promise. He watched over his word to fulfill it. They went to Joshua and claimed their inheritance and were given their portion. Jesus has died for you to eliminate all the conditions that would disqualify you. His word is able to give you the inheritance. Rise up and make your claim.

3. The children of Joseph knew who they were (Joshua 17:1, 14, 16). They had already received portions but were not satisfied. They went to Joshua and demanded more. They said the hill they had received was not enough because they were a great people and that they had hitherto been blessed (Genesis 48:19,20). They deserved more. They knew who they were as a blessed people with certain privileges. They were not willing to let go of their privileges. They were not the greatest in number or seniority but had been blessed. Being blessed is to be marked for God’s favor. Favor tracks down and locates the blessed like a heat seeking missile does its target. Joshua agreed they were great and deserved more. He challenged them  to use their greatness and blessedness to extend their portion  by cutting down the forests and conquering the Canaanites restricting them

This is our season of harvest overflow because our God is able. He is looking for those with something inside them that is calling for something more. People who stand up for what is theirs. People who refuse to be overlooked. People who disrespect and shatter limitations.

Note Also:
http://bible.com/1/jos.15.17-19.kjv And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.  And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?  Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.

And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.
Judges 1:15 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/jdg.1.15.KJV

Message by Dr. Kurai Chitima.

Faith Ministries – Johannesburg Faith Life Center.

Ground and First Floors Sunset Bay Building,

204B Bram Fischer drive,

Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa