Deuteronomy 3:18 · KJV

"And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁶And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;

¹⁷The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdoth-pisgah eastward.

¹⁸And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war.

¹⁹But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;

²⁰Until the LORD have given rest unto your brethren, as well as unto you, and until they also possess the land which the LORD your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHopeCompassionAwe

Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the desert, but because of his sin, he was not allowed to enter the Promised Land. Still, Moses took care of and trained the person who would do what he couldn't do. Joshua was that person. Who are you teaching, shaping, motivating, and calling to do the things you can't do? Who will go further with your dreams than you can? Who is Joshua to you?

Prayer

God, You are holy and righteous. Please show me the people You want me to share my life with and pass on Your faith to. Please let me see them by opening my eyes. Give me the strength to be honest and brave in front of them. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do you prepare for significant challenges in your life?

What does it mean for you to support others in their battles?

When have you felt called to lead or guide others?

Life Application

leadership

Consider ways you can encourage those around you to face their challenges.

community

Think about how you can contribute to your community's goals and support collective efforts.

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