I recently discovered a wonderful book by W. Graham Scroggie, D.D. named, "The Land and Life of Rest - Studies in the Book of Joshua." He does a wonderful job of comparing the conquering of the land of Canaan when Joshua led Israel with the accomplishments of Christ and our position in Christ in the heavenlies. Here are a few quotes:"The inheritance, which is the sum total of blessing, is ours by God's gift, but the possession is that much of the inheritance which we make our own... What is ours should become ours. What is possible should become actual. What is implicit should become explicit. What is potential should become potent."
"What historically was the land of rest, spiritually is the life of rest. To the Israelites the sphere of rest was a place, but to us it is a Person, "in Christ in heavenly places" (Eph. 1:3)...Their sphere had boundaries, but ours has none. Their enrichment was temporary, but ours is eternal."
He then goes on to show the principles illustrated in Joshua that will help you make what is already yours spiritually a reality in your life and walk with God. I highly recommend you order a copy.
You can order it for $4.00 + shipping through this link: http://www.kingsleypress.com/bible_study_commentaries.php?PHPSESSID=19d766229e2091a7a5e52e9417209ca9
God bless and have a wonderful holiday...
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