Introduction:
-We always heard or maybe not but seldom or only today that "WE ARE SAVED TE SERVE GOD AND NOT TO PRESERVE"
-but in serving or following him,God expect our whole-hearted service for him.
-being Whole means in original language is to "SATISFY"-to give enough to.
-in dictionary being whole or wholly means,"COMPLETELY".
-in the field of mathematics,a Whole Number means an "INTEGER"
-this chapter describes the distribution of the land under the supervision of Joshua,Eleazar and the key Tribal Leaders by the casting of lots.
-in gaining and receiving the mountain God Promised unto us we must serve him Whole-Heartedly.
HOW?
1.DON'T LOOK ON OTHERS
VS.8
-the problem is,we Christians are depending or looking on others to serve God.
Looking to others will leads to:
a.DISCOURAGEMENT
meaning,to lose hope and strength,but God encourage us in HEBREWS 12:2,to look upon Jesus which is the author and finisher of our faith.
b.DIFFERENTIATE,or compare ourselves to others
2 CORINTHIANS 10:12
1 KINGS 19:4
c.DISAPPOINTMENT,to fail to satisfy one's wish or hope
2.LOOK ON THE PROMISE
VS.6 ; DEUTERONOMY 1:36
3.THERE IS STRENGTH PROVIDED BY GOD
VS.11
4.THERE IS A BLESSING
VS.14
"FOLLOW FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN GET A PULSE"
CONCLUSION:
If were going to follow and serve God Wholly...GOD IS NOT UNRIGHTEOUS..HEBREWS 6:10
