[The Glory Unveiled]
Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land. [ Exodus 23:30 NIV ]
God is willing and capable of granting us the inheritance He promised. For example, He assured the Israelites the land of Canaan, even though it was presently occupied. Ownership doesn’t negate the need for a struggle. God outlined a strategy for the Israelites to reclaim the land gradually, explaining that driving out all occupants at once would lead to wild animals taking over due to its vastness. Essentially, until the Israelites multiplied in numbers, what belonged to them was managed by others. Galatians 4:1-2 notes that an heir, while underage, is akin to a slave. The Israelites, as heirs of the land, lived like slaves until they “came of age,” signifying gaining capacity. Faith alone is insufficient; capacity is crucial. Having faith makes hope possible but having capacity for what hope shows you is what changes a distant dream to a present reality. God releases answers when He sees capacity. The Israelites were promised possession when they increased enough. One would think that because God had promised it, they would just walk into the land to posses it. But then, experiencing something always came at a cost. Similarly, our promises in Christ necessitate growth and stamina to actualize. The promise is true, but your faith is waiting for your increase to come alive.
Prayer_Bead: Almighty God, faithful Father, thank you for the grace to grow. I receive the manifestation of your promises as I increase on every side.
Wisdom_Quote: Faith needs capacity to release what is seen.
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