A Thought for the week
Week of April 19
 
So the Lord gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their ancestors. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the Lord gave all their enemies into their hands. Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. Joshua 21:43-45
 
After the conquest of Canaan, Joshua divided up the land to the Israelites. This passage ends that list of divisions of property to each clan. Though we can’t relate to Israel in this exact way, it is worth noting faithfulness and peace. In this moment, Israel is given rest from their conquest because of their faithfulness to God’s call. Though heartache happens in all of life, faithfulness still gives rest. With faith in God, rest will happen in one way or another in time.