Our Promise Land is a Place of Possession

We are Takers

Joshua 1

Joshua 1:9, 11 - Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go...Pass through the camp and command the people, Prepare your provisions, for within three days you shall pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.


Our promised land is a place of possession!

"Take, take, take!"


We most often think of that expression in a negative context, however, when applying it to our spiritual lives, it must be our battle cry. Taking possession is exactly what God intended for the children of Israel to do when they crossed the Jordan into their promised land, and that is also God's intention for us.

"...within three days you shall pass over this Jordan and go in to take possession..."

Taking is not a passive word, but an action word. Taking what belongs to us from within the walls of the enemy's camp requires a heart that is not only bold and courageous, but also one that has self-restraint and discipline. "Takers" must be prepared for action, fearless and alert.


God has given the land to us, yet He commands us to take it away from the enemy. For us this promised land is not Eden and neither is it Heaven. It is the Kingdom of God here on this earth which we have been instructed to take by force. Thus, we are apprehending that for which we were apprehended, the promises, truths and blessings purchased for us at Calvary and ordained before the foundation of the world.


Jesus said, "I came that you might have life, and have to the full, overflowing..." God is glorified in our lives when we are enjoying the benefits of the Cross; when Jesus Christ is lifted up. This sounds so strange: taking free gifts, righteousness, peace and joy, by force. I really can't explain it, but in God's plan He requires, no, He commands us to first take, and then, enjoy the promised land. We cannot possess what we will not take for ourselves by faith.