Strangely I have no recollection of reading this bit of the Bible before. I know I must have done, but I haven’t a clue about what’s coming today!
The Lord’s promise fulfilled
Joshua 21:43-45
Reuben and Gad sent to their homes
Joshua 22:1-9
Altar of testimony built which offends the Israelites
Joshua 22:10-20
The Reubenites’ answer
Joshua 22:21-29
The Israelites are satisfied
Joshua 22:30-24
Back on 12th January, I read Genesis chapter 12, in which God said to a childless pensioner, wandering far from home in a country called Canaan, “To your offspring I will give this land.” Today, for the first time, it is recorded that God’s promises were fulfilled. (21: 45) It’s been a long, long journey.
There is dispute about a magnificent altar that the tribes east of the Jordan built for themselves. The rest of the Israelites fear that they are turning away from God to worship other gods. (Moses’ voice still dinning in their ears!) But the eastern tribes reassure them that it is only to remind them to worship God and God alone, and that so far, they are utterly faithful to the Lord.
Now Joshua says his goodbyes, his work is done. He is the last of the wilderness generation, and he testifies to God’s faithfulness in his final speech. Everything seems to be set fair - how long will it last?
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