Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
"Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble."
"Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble."
We have discussed Reuben and Simeon. Today, we look at the tribe of Gad. This represents the warrior in us that refuses to give up. This is your will to fight. When this part dies or becomes discouraged a person accepts everything and anything and lives a very defeated life. When you feel there is not strength left in you and when we are weak we are strong. When we are poor we are rich. It is the grace of God on our lives that allows us to be more than conquerors. Examples are Paul and Silas, Stephen being stoned, Elijah running from Jezebel, Blinded Samson regaining his strength.
The Tribe of Gad asked permission of Moses to settle in the "land of Gilead," "on the East side of Jordan" Numbers 32:1-5.
But God’s Promised Land of Canaan was to the west across the Jordon.
At first the Tribe of Gad said, "We do not want to cross the Jordon and fight for the Promised Land of Canaan."
The Tribe of Gad had cleared the land…, they had built houses and farms…And they were actually pretty well established without crossing into the Jordan River and attacking and fighting for the Lord and the Promised Land of Milk and Honey for Israel…
It is kind of like if two people are putting up hay…, and one says to the other…If you will help me put up my hay I’ll help you put up your hay…So the two men agree…And they work together and put up the first man’s hay…But then…,Well, something comes up…After receiving all the help…You start making excuses..., to escape from helping finish the whole job.
And at first that was what The Tribe of Gad wanted to do…All of Israel had helped build their sheepfolds…They had their land cleared…They had their wells dug…They had their town fortified…
But then Moses made them a deal…If the men of Gad would fight the battle across the Jordan river…The Tribe of Gad could have all the land of Gilead as their property…So the Tribes of Gad led the Israel army into battle and crossed the Jordon river fully armed and fought for the Lord… and fought for Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan.
Moses assigned the land of East of the Jordan to the Tribes of Gad, and also to The Tribe of Reuben and later we will also meet the Tribe of Manasseh.
So, the Tribe of Gad stayed behind, and dwelt mostly on the East Side of the Jordan River by their self.
The problem was they were often victim of raids by the people from Moab, and the Amorites.
Jacob prophesied on his death bed…Genesis 49:19 (NLT)
"Gad will be plundered by marauding bands, but he will turn and plunder them."
The Tribe of Gad did not enter into the promised Land of Canaan.
"Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
God designed us not be isolated… but to work together.
There is a big advantage to working together…, building trust…, cooperating with others. Enjoy the video below. Click here if it does not show up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0nibQ6Kj8U&t=459s
The Tribe of Gad asked permission of Moses to settle in the "land of Gilead," "on the East side of Jordan" Numbers 32:1-5.
But God’s Promised Land of Canaan was to the west across the Jordon.
At first the Tribe of Gad said, "We do not want to cross the Jordon and fight for the Promised Land of Canaan."
The Tribe of Gad had cleared the land…, they had built houses and farms…And they were actually pretty well established without crossing into the Jordan River and attacking and fighting for the Lord and the Promised Land of Milk and Honey for Israel…
It is kind of like if two people are putting up hay…, and one says to the other…If you will help me put up my hay I’ll help you put up your hay…So the two men agree…And they work together and put up the first man’s hay…But then…,Well, something comes up…After receiving all the help…You start making excuses..., to escape from helping finish the whole job.
And at first that was what The Tribe of Gad wanted to do…All of Israel had helped build their sheepfolds…They had their land cleared…They had their wells dug…They had their town fortified…
But then Moses made them a deal…If the men of Gad would fight the battle across the Jordan river…The Tribe of Gad could have all the land of Gilead as their property…So the Tribes of Gad led the Israel army into battle and crossed the Jordon river fully armed and fought for the Lord… and fought for Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan.
Moses assigned the land of East of the Jordan to the Tribes of Gad, and also to The Tribe of Reuben and later we will also meet the Tribe of Manasseh.
So, the Tribe of Gad stayed behind, and dwelt mostly on the East Side of the Jordan River by their self.
The problem was they were often victim of raids by the people from Moab, and the Amorites.
Jacob prophesied on his death bed…Genesis 49:19 (NLT)
"Gad will be plundered by marauding bands, but he will turn and plunder them."
The Tribe of Gad did not enter into the promised Land of Canaan.
"Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
God designed us not be isolated… but to work together.
There is a big advantage to working together…, building trust…, cooperating with others. Enjoy the video below. Click here if it does not show up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0nibQ6Kj8U&t=459s
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The entire series of The Testaments of each of this is really interesting. Read about the 12 Tribes of Israel and join me on Wednesday nights in October as I continue to bring more in the series I begun Wednesday night September 2, 2020. You can watch that message at RCI Media on You Tube.
The story of the 12 Tribes can be found in Genesis chapters 32-49.
Have a great weekend. Get back to church if at all possible! God misses you and I am sure your local church and pastor does too.
The entire series of The Testaments of each of this is really interesting. Read about the 12 Tribes of Israel and join me on Wednesday nights in October as I continue to bring more in the series I begun Wednesday night September 2, 2020. You can watch that message at RCI Media on You Tube.
The story of the 12 Tribes can be found in Genesis chapters 32-49.
Have a great weekend. Get back to church if at all possible! God misses you and I am sure your local church and pastor does too.
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