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Stop Limiting Yourself, Trust God’s Strength πŸ’ͺ | Joshua 17 Devotional (7-Step QT)

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7-Step QT Notes 1. πŸ™ Quiet Time Pause. Take a deep breath. Ask God to help you see your true identity and potential in Him. 2. πŸ“… December 12, 2025 Today’s passage reminds us: God calls you to live boldly, trusting His strength—not your limitations. 3. ✝️ Joshua 17:14-18 The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh complained that their land was too small. Joshua challenged them to recognize their strength and God’s blessing: they were numerous and powerful. He urged them to clear the forested hill country and assured them they could drive out the Canaanites—even those with iron chariots. 4. πŸ“– Key Verse “You are a numerous people and have great power… For you shall drive out the Canaanites, though they have chariots of iron, and though they are strong.” (vv. 17-18) 5. πŸ“ Reflection Ephraim and Manasseh had received generous land, yet they felt it wasn’t enough. Instead of gratitude, they focused on limitations. Joshua reminded them of their potential: they were blessed by...

Why God’s Promises Outlast Time 🀝 | Joshua 17 Devotional (7-Step QT)

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7-Step QT Notes 1. πŸ™ Quiet Time Pause. Take a deep breath. Ask God to help you trust His promises that never fail. 2. πŸ“… December 11, 2025 Today’s passage reminds us: God’s promises outlast time, circumstances, and generations. 3. ✝️ Joshua 17:1-13 This passage describes the allotment of land to the tribe of Manasseh, Joseph’s firstborn. Machir received Gilead and Bashan for his valor, and the rest of Manasseh’s clans received portions. Zelophehad’s daughters boldly claimed their inheritance as God commanded, and they were granted land among their father’s brothers. The territory stretched from Asher to Michmethath and included towns in Issachar and Asher. However, the Canaanites in some cities were not fully driven out but were later subjected to forced labor. 4. πŸ“– Key Verse They approached Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun and the leaders and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance along with our brothers.” So according to the mouth o...