Its amazing how on short verse in the Bible can stop you in your tracks and make you say, “hmmm…” At this point in the book of Joshua, the Israelites are in the promise land and Joshua has the task of alloting all the land to the 12 tribes. I would think this would be a daunting task since everyone would have their specific requests as to what land they want. Chapter 18 starts out with a few tribes that had not taken over their inherited land. Take a look at this verse and just picture the expression and body language that Joshua must have exhorted as he made this statement:

Joshua 18:3 (The Message)
Joshua addressed the People of Israel: “How long are you going to sit around on your hands, putting off taking possession of the land that God, the God of your ancestors, has given you?

I love how the Message says it-How long are you going to sit on your hands and take hold of the glorious land that your Gracious Lord has blessed you with! I can see Joshua with his hands on his hips and an irritated tone in his voice.

Is the Lord saying this to you with the same tone as Joshua had with the Israelites? Are you sitting on your hands not exploring the gifts of your earthly promise land?

Joy and Peace
Total fulfillment as your Serve your Lord in the “land”
Blessings the world doesn’t understand
Relationship with the Creator
Redemption from past mistakes
Relationships with other believers
Wonder-full worship of your God

The list could go on. So…get off your tushie and grab hold of this blessed life that the Lord gives those who call Him Savior!