No Slacking

No Slacking 

“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?” ( Josh. 18:3 (KJV)

Provision had already been made, yet the people delayed. The land was secured by God’s promise, but it still required their obedience and action. Joshua’s question exposes a painful truth: it is possible to have access to God’s gifts and still live as though we do not believe they are ours.

This pattern repeats in our lives today. God asks us the same searching question: How long will you delay? Healing has been provided, yet some endure sickness without stepping out in faith. Freedom has been announced, yet many remain bound by fear, ignorance, or complacency.

Jesus echoed this truth when He spoke about the woman bent over for eighteen years—“ought not this daughter of Abraham be loosed?” (see Luke 13). She belonged to the covenant, yet bondage persisted until faith met divine power. The same applies to the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son—everything the father owned was already his, but he failed to enjoy it because he never stepped into it.

God has made provision for many of the things people suffer today. What is often lacking is not God’s supply, but our faith, courage, obedience, and understanding to take possession. Promises must be claimed. Inheritance must be possessed. Grace invites response. “

But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.” ( Obed 1:17 KJV)


Reflection

Where has God already made provision, yet I have been passive?

What fears, habits, or ignorance are keeping me from possessing what is mine in Christ?

What practical step of faith is God asking me to take today?

Delayed obedience is often disguised unbelief. Faith moves when God speaks.

Prayer
Father, I thank You because You are a faithful God who keeps His promises. Forgive me for every area where I have delayed, doubted, or settled for less than what You have provided. Open my eyes to see what is already mine in Christ, and grant me the faith, courage, and wisdom to possess it. I step out today in obedience and confidence, laying hold of my inheritance. I refuse to slack. I choose to possess my possessions, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Have a fruitful day
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift).

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