A Word of Encouragement

April 6, 2026

Swinging Bridge over the Kootenai River - Sept 2014

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

After the Children of Israel had subdued the promised land, they set up the tabernacle, at Shiloh, and settled there. However, we read,

But there remained among the sons of Israel seven tribes who had not divided their inheritance. So Joshua said to the sons of Israel, "How long will you put off entering to take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you?"
	Joshua 18:2-3

Is that a question we should ask ourselves? "How long will you put off possessing the promises which God has given you?"

John wrote, "This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." (1 John 2:25) And Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3)

The sovereign Creator of the universe has revealed Himself to us; both in creation and in the person of His Son - Jesus.

He is the radiance of His (God's) glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power.
	Hebrews 1:3a-c

Knowing God is eternal life - the promise He made to us. What does that mean in our daily life?

Knowing God means:

Knowing who He is - All-powerful, all-knowing and all-present. (Psalm 139)

Knowing He loves each one of us - He died of each one of us. (1 John 2:11)

Knowing He forgives us when we admit we have messed up. (1 John 1:9)

Knowing He does what He says He will do. (Numbers 23:19)

Knowing He does not change. (Hebrews 13:8)

Knowing the countless promises He has made to us. Too many to list here, but He has given each of us His Spirit to remind us of His promises. (John 14:26)

So the question is, "Do we take possession of eternal life every day? Or are we content to sit around waiting for Him to come and take us home?”

Now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not draw back from Him in shame at His coming.
	1 John 2:28

Yahweh-HaRibbon - Lord, only sovereign - Help me cling to the promises You Yourself have made to me.

You will make known to me the way of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
	Psalm 16:11

Take possession of His promises now,