Hold Tightly to Your Possession

Hold Tight to Your Possession

"No inheritance-land may be passed from tribe to tribe; each tribe of the People of Israel must hold tight to its own land." (Num. 36:9)

The Promised Land to Israel is what God’s promises are to the believer today. Just as the Israelites were commanded to take possession of their land, so we must also lay hold of the promises God has given us—and hold them tightly.

When Joshua divided the land among the tribes, the people were constantly challenged by enemies who resisted them. This reveals a spiritual truth: the enemy will always fight to stop you from possessing what God has promised. That’s why Moses instructed Israel to hold tight to their inheritance.

The New Testament echoes this same call. Jude exhorts us to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). John also admonishes us:

“Only hold tightly to what you have until I come.” (Rev. 2:25)


“I am coming quickly. Hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.” (Rev. 3:11)


Believer, there are forces at work trying to rob you of your inheritance in Christ—or at least hinder you from enjoying it. Do not let them. Peter reminds us to resist the enemy steadfast in the faith (1 Pet. 5:9).

Therefore, guard what God has entrusted to you. Refuse to let go. Hold tightly to your possession.

Good day,
Have a great day today,
Dr. Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Dr. Lift)

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