Possessing Your Promised Land Series

POSSESSING YOUR PROMISED LAND

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joshua 1:3-5

Key Verse: “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.” (Joshua 1:3)

Supporting Texts: Numbers 13:30; Deuteronomy 1:21; Hebrews 4:1; Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 3:13-14

INTRODUCTION:

The Promised Land represents the place of fulfilment, fruitfulness, and divine inheritance. It is God’s prepared portion for His children—a place of victory, rest, and abundance. However, entering and possessing it requires spiritual courage and determination.

God’s promise to Joshua was clear: “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you.” Yet, this promise required active participation. Israel had to rise, march forward, confront enemies, and lay hold of what God had already declared as theirs. Likewise, believers today must move from promise to possession through faith, prayer, and obedience.

The Promised Land is not just physical territory but symbolic of God’s purpose and destiny for each of us. Whether it is your calling, career, ministry, or family breakthrough, God has given it to you. But you must possess it!

1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROMISED LAND

Before you can possess your promise, you must first understand what God has given you.

a) The Promised Land is your divine inheritance (Ephesians 1:3)

Every believer has an inheritance in Christ—blessings of grace, victory, and purpose. These are not earned but received through covenant relationship.

b) It represents divine purpose and fulfilment (Jeremiah 29:11)

God’s plan for your life is your “Promised Land.” It’s the place where His will and your destiny align perfectly.

c) It is a land of abundance and victory (Deuteronomy 8:7-10)

The Promised Land is not a place of scarcity; it is a realm of divine supply and overflowing blessings.

d) It is obtained through spiritual revelation (1 Corinthians 2:9-10)

Only through the Spirit can you discern what God has prepared for you. Revelation precedes possession.

Biblical Example: Abraham understood his inheritance when God showed him the land of Canaan and said, “Lift up now thine eyes... for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it.” (Genesis 13:14-15)

2. FAITH IS THE KEY TO POSSESSION

Faith is the bridge between divine promise and human experience.

a) Faith believes what God has spoken (Romans 4:20-21)

Like Abraham, we must be fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to perform.

b) Faith acts on the Word (James 2:17)

Possession requires action. Faith is not passive—it moves, obeys, and takes steps toward the promise.

c) Faith refuses to fear giants (Numbers 13:31-33)

Giants represent obstacles, but faith sees beyond them to the victory God has assured.

d) Faith confesses victory even before manifestation (Mark 11:23-24)

Speaking faith-filled words activates divine power and brings promises into reality.

Biblical Example: Caleb declared, “Let us go up at once and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.” (Numbers 13:30) His faith gave him victory when others doubted.

3. OBEDIENCE AND COURAGE GUARANTEE SUCCESS

Obedience is the path that sustains the journey to possession.

a) God commands obedience to His Word (Joshua 1:7-8)

Meditating and obeying the Word ensures prosperity and success in possessing your inheritance.

b) Courage is necessary to face challenges (Deuteronomy 31:6)

There will be opposition, but divine strength empowers the believer to stand firm.

c) Disobedience delays or destroys possession (1 Samuel 15:22-23)

Those who reject divine instructions lose the ground God prepared for them.

d) God’s presence strengthens obedience (Exodus 33:14)

The awareness of God’s presence gives confidence and endurance on the journey.

Biblical Example: Joshua’s obedience to divine instruction led to the miraculous conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20).

4. PERSEVERANCE UNTIL TOTAL POSSESSION

Possession is not a one-time act but a continuous journey of faith and warfare.

a) You must keep pressing forward (Philippians 3:13-14)

There’s always more in God; never settle for partial fulfilment.

b) Spiritual warfare is required (Ephesians 6:12)

You must contend against spiritual forces that resist your advancement.

c) Consistency in prayer brings victory (Luke 18:1)

Persistent prayer opens doors and secures divine intervention.

d) God rewards endurance (Hebrews 10:36)

Those who patiently hold on will inherit the promise.

Biblical Example: The Israelites continued fighting under Joshua until the whole land was subdued and divided among the tribes (Joshua 11:23).

CONCLUSION:

God’s promises are sure, but they require our cooperation. Every believer has a Promised Land; a divine inheritance of blessing, purpose, and victory. However, it must be possessed by faith, obedience, and perseverance.

Rise up like Joshua and Caleb! Refuse to fear the giants, and take bold steps into what God has prepared for you. The land is yours, walk in it, claim it, and dwell in it by the power of God’s Word.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, open my eyes to see the Promised Land You have prepared for me.