Joshua 21:43-45 So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their forefathers, and they took possession of it and settled there. 44 The LORD gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the LORD handed all their enemies over to them. 45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. NIV

As the book of Joshua nears its end, God “settles up” on His accounts with the nation of Israel. I am encouraged to read of fulfilled promise after fulfilled promise in the book of Joshua. It demonstrates to me that our God is one who is true to His word, faithful to act on His promises, and trustworthy in nature.

I find great comfort in seeing God be true to His word time after time in the scriptures because it persuades me that the Lord is equally faithful to His people today. Those things that God has promised to us as His people can be relied upon because we have a God who is true to His promises.

Father, we praise you for your faithfulness. The absolute certainty that we can count on you to do as you have promised gives us rest and comfort in an uncertain world. Thank you!

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