Inside Out Living

In Joshua 17:14 – 18, the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who are descended from Joseph, come to Joshua to complain about the amount of land they have received. To me it seems as though Joshua is very considerate in his response, giving them a couple of options and then encouraging them to drive out the remaining Canaanites in order to receive more land.

I don’t think my response would have been as understanding as Joshua’s. When it comes to receiving God’s blessing it seems rather presumptuous to complain about the amount that God gives. This attitude represents a lack of contentment with God’s provision and blessing.

Even though this world is not our home, God’s blessings and provision in this world are very real. Do you sometimes find yourself ill content and complain to God regarding his provision for you? If so, remember these two things: first, as co-heirs with Christ, our full inheritance is not in this life but in the life to come; and second, God’s provision in this life is real and is fully sufficient for all our needs.