Joshua 17:18. “But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, and though they be strong.”
HALF-HEARTED. Caleb, the brave, was grateful for land of his own, Though giants still lived in the land. It was near the desert where he made his home, Strengthened by the Lord’s mighty hand.
Joseph’s children were of a different stamp, Though the land they received was good. They complained of their lot, of what they had They didn’t want to work to cut down the wood.
God has given many blessings to us, Far too numerous to count at a glance – Yet they’re ours to claim without a fuss, Nothing has been given us by chance.
God makes provision and it is mine to apply Myself to the work to make it my own. It takes time and effort to remove from the way Any obstacles that would hinder my growth.
Joy is for me with a price to be paid – That is easily within my grasp to obtain. The cost is not high; I must just obey And His joy He gives me to claim.
If I am half-hearted in my response to His will, I will never be able to enjoy All that is mine, and the blessings that still Await my labor to employ.
In faith I must lay hold on the promises of God, In order that my life will be full. When I go to the mountains to cut down the “wood,” Then I know there will be riches there still.
“I fear a casual approach to my Christian life, O God, knowing that an attitude of laziness will affect every part of my life. Without enthusiasm and a sense of urgency, I can become very complacent and self-satisfied. May I never take any of Thy blessings or provisions for granted as if I deserve any of them. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”