Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites, who were living in Jerusalem; to this day the Jebusites live there with the people of Judah.
Joshua 15:63 NIV
Sometimes we need to accept things.
Here, Judah is unable to dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem. Perhaps someone can comment on reasons why this task was not accomplished.
Certainly there may have been conflicts and challenges between the Jebusites and the members of Judah in Jerusalem. We can read: "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Challenges can give us opportunities to minister, to show God's importance in our lives, to show God's love to others and other opportunities. Faith can grow in challenges.
Reading over the list of cities in Judah, the town of Bethlehem is absent. Consider how something small now can, over time grow into significance.
How does your faith grow from challenges?
Are there any "Jebusites" in your life?
Pray for continued growth spiritually and numerically in your local church.
In Christ,
David P
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