Read Joshua 20 – 22
There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Joshua 21:45 KJV
Spoken at the conclusion of the dividing of the Promised Land to the tribes of Israel, this is a testimony to the faithfulness of God. He fulfilled every promise, not one word failed. Because this was true, after all their years of wandering in the wilderness and battles they had fought, the people of Israel were finally able to experience God’s Rest. This did not mean there were not still battles to fight, enemies to conquer, and land to take full possession of, but it did mean that God had kept every promise He made. He always does. You and I can count on the same thing. The promises given to us by God in His Word are not empty. By His promises we have strength for today and hope for tomorrow. When we know this to be true and we experience it personally, then we too are able to enjoy rest in Him. This is a confidence that He will do all He has promised. We can depend on Him.
Lord, I am so glad You are the God who keeps promises. Living in a day when promises are broken on a regular basis how good it is to rest in Your Word knowing that You will do everything You have promised to do.
