Series: The Inheritance of the Saints
You Must Possess What God Has Given — Post 16 of 35
God did not suggest that Israel possess the land—He commanded it.
“Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land…” (Deuteronomy 1:8) The inheritance was promised, yes—but it would not be possessed without movement, faith, and obedience.
This is where many falter.
We confuse promise with possession. We assume God’s provision is automatic. But inheritance in the kingdom is not seized by passivity.
“Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you.” (Joshua 1:3) The gift is granted—but it must be taken.
Spiritual procrastination is common. We wait for a better season, a clearer sign, a removed obstacle. But God says move. He doesn’t say wait until the giants vanish—He says possess in spite of them.
To obey is to war. Obedience is not easy—it is violent to the flesh. But it is the way of victory.
Christ is our land. He is our rest, our righteousness, our resource. But we must rise up and lay hold of Him—daily. The command still echoes: Possess.
There is ground in your life that belongs to God but is occupied by fear, lust, shame, bitterness, or unbelief. Don’t tolerate what He told you to conquer.
The Promised Land is not just a gift—it’s a charge.
Possess what God has given.