(but the Danites had difficulty taking possession of their territory, so they went up an attacked Leshem, took it, put it to the sword and occupied it. They settled in Leshem and named it Dan after their forefather.)
Not one of all the Lord's good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.
From Joshua 19 &21 NIV
God gave to the tribe of Dan territory on the southern border of the promised land bordering on the Great Sea. This land was beseiged with conflict. Gaza still is! As a result, Dan sent out scouts to look for more prized land. These scouts found prized land in the northern promised land, where water flowed freely. The Banias waterfall is in this northern area
Views of the Banias waterfall
(Psalm 42). Dan disobeyed God's plan. In the history of the tribes of Israel, Dan disappears first.
When we read about the territory of Israel, you will read the term from Dan to Beersheba. This means from the north to the south of Israel.
God is faithful in fulfilling his promises. He has promised eternal life for those who believe in Jesus' death and resurrection for redemption from sin. We have learned that blood must be shed for forgiveness of sin. Are you not grateful that Jesus shed his precious blood as an effective, efficient and complete gift to redeem you from your sin to give you the gift of eternal life.
How can others tell you are obedient?
How are you strengthened, encouraged, and renewed by the knoweldge that God keeps his promises?
Pray for strength and encouragement.
In Christ,
David P
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