Follow through

Today: Joshua 19-21

I wouldn't describe myself as a sporty girl, but thanks to 20+ years of living with a guy (my Dad) who watches every sport--from football (duh!) to bowling (huh?)--I've learned a few things.

First, I've learned that talking to a television is completely acceptable. Players and referees have this sixth sense for hearing feedback from the fans...or at least Dad thinks they do. I've also learned that Dad is pretty much smarter than any player or coach at any sport. If they all played his way, they'd win. Of course I know what a touchdown and a birdie are...but I still have no idea what defines a third down or why football players who can't hug other guys can slap each other's bums. :)

Seriously, one thing I learned from watching sports (or absorbing the commentary through osmosis) is that follow through is important. Sportscasters will go on and on analyzing the follow through of a great golfer, pitcher or quarterback.

But have you ever thought about God's follow through style? Or your own?

In today's chapters, more of God's people received their portions of the Promised Land. I loved the end of the passage and the summary here:

And so God gave Israel the entire land

that he had solemnly vowed to give to their ancestors.

They took possession of it and made themselves at home in it.

And God gave them rest on all sides,

as he had also solemnly vowed to their ancestors.

Not a single one of their enemies was able to stand up to them—

God handed over all their enemies to them.
Not one word failed

from all the good words

God spoke

to the house of Israel.

Everything came out right.

Tomorrow: Joshua 22-24