The Lord fulfilled His promise. Yes, there were parts that still needed to be conquered. God pointed them out to them. But he land as a whole was given to them. They had rest on every side. Not one of their enemies could stand against them. Every promise that God made to them was important.

I wonder if sometimes we don’t think God has fulfilled His promises to us. Perhaps we are expecting a better life here. Or we are not expecting the troubles that pop up, whether it be health, relationship, job or financial problems. But please do not think because of this that the enemy is stronger. Please do not think another religion is more attractive. If Christianity has its ugly side, let it be stated it is not because God’s promises have not come fulfilled. It is because we have compromised. God’s people have failed to live out their mission to be the salt and light in the earth.

In fact, the opposite is true. At any point, we can prove God’s power. It doesn’t matter where you are or what position you are in school. If you really want to prove the truth of God and His Word, dare to live it out. First of all, become all committed to Christ. You must resolve your purpose in life. Who do you choose to live for. Secondly, start living as salt and light. It will be difficulty at first. We have learned to be politely quiet or aggressively rude. We need to speak when our Lord prompts us. God has work for each one of us. If we would only clean ourselves from our sins, then He would come and fulfill us.

Breakthrough comes when we unreservedly decide to follow and serve Him. But just remember, you need to treasure that calling. You need to be content with what God gives you.

A special calling. A special service. A special promise. Nothing holds God’s people back from seeing God’s power in this generation. There is no sin, no devil, no culture, no philosophy that has a chance against God’s people when they set His heart on Him. The question is do you set your heart on Him?

The reason we have less now is because we can become strategically placed to serve our Lord’s interest. What a shame if we neglect His service to gain what will soon be taken away. Where is your treasure? What is it that you really want? God has given us His best: His calling, His service and His promises. Don’t you want the package deal that pays off wonderfully in the end? He is the best.

 

 • Why are you discontent with what you have?

 • Why do you listen to the world’s ways?

• Why do you want these things, really?

• What are you neglecting by pursuing these?

• What has the Lord called you to do?

• What might you have to sacrifice to serve?

• What special promises has He given to you?