And they possessed it, and dwelt therein.

Jos 21:43 And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.

We see from chapters 14-23 the dividing of the land amongst the tribes as the Lord had promised. Now they weren't completely finished with the conquest in every part, but a majority was taken. In chapter 20 we see the cities of refuge that were set up for the people as Moses commanded, and the dividing of the 48 cities for the Levites, for we have read that they should have no land to posses. The Levites inheritance was a city out of each tribe, where they would be priests and serve from. In Chapter 22 we see the return of the two and a half tribes to the original land on the other side Jordan that was also promised by Moses. Unfortunately during their travels back over there was a misunderstanding between the congregation of Israel, and the two and a half tribes. There was an alter raised and ever so watchful the children of Israel had mistaken it for an alter to false God's. Now friend I thank God that Israel had enough sense to pay attention to these things and challenge the intent behind this, as to many people raise up things in Christendom that are false, and we allow it to happen. Let us take the mixing of false teaching today that seems to be rampant unto many, the people do not have the fortitude today as there was in the past to question the things that go on, no instead we want to embrace all these unbiblical themes so we can feel more spiritual. Christian Yoga is not Christian, Scientology cannot be married to Christian virtues or the tenets of the faith. 2Co 6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? Remember dear friends, we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for the finished work on the cross of Calvary, the shedding of His blood for the remission of our sins. Christ paid a debt that we could not pay, and He did this for us, not that this old wretch, or any of us for that matter deserved it. What religion has had their god die in their place that they may have everlasting life? What religion has had their god lower themselves to walk among men in sinlessness, only to go before others and be falsely accused and beaten, and hung for all the world to know that it was grace that saved us! What other religion with your idols who have eyes and see not, mouths which speak not, and ears and hear not have ever had you in mind to provide for you? I get excited when I read in the Bible of the people in their times that took a stand for the things that were wrong against God. There are too many sissy footed folk out there today who know to do right, and what is right from wrong and don't speak out against it for fear. Friend in love we ought to expose the false teachings and doctrines that have polluted our worship of a Holy God. Take a stand as the children of Israel did, if the preacher isn't preaching from the old blessed book, then get out of there and pray that God would lead you to a bible believing church. When I say bible believing I mean a good old fashioned King James bible, none of these loose perversions of today's feel good crowd. The congregation of Israel questioned this alter, and upon further examination found it to be raised as a memorial to Jehovah God, as a witness between them that the Lord is God. I challenge you today to raise up an alter in your home, not of brick and stone, but one in your hearts that the Lord is God, live a life submitted to the Lord Jesus Christ that others may know that it is He that loved you and saved you. Friend I encourage you to search the Scriptures daily, walk with God, and pray. These are the things that will draw us closer to Him and allow His Word to penetrate our hearts that we might not be led astray by false teachers after worldly gain. The bible says in Romans; But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Rom 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. I like the children of Israel who were not ashamed of their God, am not ashamed of the Lord Jesus Christ. I hope and pray today would be the day that you would read this and turn from the things that are false, and look unto the Lord Jesus for salvation. Once you have received the Lord as your personal savior, then you to can possess it (eternal life) and dwell therein...