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Take Possession Today
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026
"Take Possession Today!" Sharpening Our Faith, Treasuring His Word, and Walking in the Promises of God Primary Scriptures: Psalm 4:1–5; Deuteronomy 9:1–6; Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Proverbs 2:1–6 Message Summary The central message is that faith takes ownership today of what God has promised, even before we see its fulfillment. God calls His people to live by trusting His Word rather than depending upon their own abilities, circumstances, or the opinions of others. Just as a dull ax requires unnecessary labor, a believer who neglects time in God's presence will struggle to remain spiritually sharp. Through prayer, meditation, and treasuring His Word, God sharpens our faith and prepares us for greater usefulness. We cannot live a fruitful life merely borrowing what someone else believes about God. His truth must move beyond our minds and take root in our hearts, transforming how we live. In Deuteronomy 9, Moses prepares Israel to possess the Promised Land. Although the nations were greater, their cities stronger, and their warriors more intimidating, God was greater than everything standing in their way. The previous generation had focused upon the giants rather than God's promises, resulting in forty years of wilderness wandering. Joshua and Caleb, however, trusted what God had said rather than allowing what they saw to determine what they believed. Moses encouraged the new generation to embrace God's promise before physically entering the land. This illustrates a powerful principle: Faith takes possession of God's promise today while trusting Him with the timing and manner of its fulfillment. Abraham and Caleb demonstrate that genuine faith rests upon the faithfulness
