1) God had prepared a “Promised Land” for them

2) They had to go up and take possession

3) They would have to overcome giant opposition in the process

1) God has prepared an inheritance (Promises) for us

- It is God’s will for us to have it but it is going to require our faith and agreement for us to possess it. Require action on our part

Take Possession - yarash - To occupy by driving out previous tenants and possessing in their place.

Take Possession - Lexham Theological Workbook - The subject of this action is always a human being.

Partakers - koinonos - One who participates and partners with another, receives and/or gives a share

1) God has prepared an inheritance (Promises) for us

2) We will have to go up and take possession of it

- We are not going to experience what God has for us without facing resistance, opposition and adversity.

We are well able - yakol - We have the ability, the power, the might to endure and prevail.

Tribulation - thlipsis - Pressure, trouble, affliction, distress, hardship

Be of good cheer - tharseo - Confidence, assurance, courageous, bold; firmness of purpose in the face of danger or testing

Overcome - nikao - Subdue, conquer, overcome, prevail; Win a victory over!

1) Submission Test - Power to look up

1) Submission Test - Power to look up

2) Opposition Test - Power to Stand up against opposition

- The person He created us to be and the life He wants us to experience.

- It is God’s will for us to have it but it is going to require our faith and agreement for us to possess it.

- We are not going to experience what God has for us without facing resistance, opposition and adversity.

1) Look up out of submission to God

2) Stand up against the opposition of the enemy

3) Rise up out of seemingly dead and hopeless situations