1Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. 2Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.
“In this process, Joshua, Eleazar and representatives from each tribe came together to supervise the casting of lots, which was directed by the LORD.” (Guzik)
Casting Lots
“The practice of casting lots is mentioned seventy times in the Old Testament and seven times in the New Testament. In spite of the many references to casting lots in the Old Testament, nothing is known about the actual lots themselves. They could have been sticks of various lengths, flat stones like coins, or some kind of dice; but their exact nature is unknown. The closest modern practice to casting lots is likely flipping a coin.” Gotquestions.org
We cast lots in a sense with our soul. You’re either for Him or against Him. You believe or you don’t.
Revelation 20:15 And if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
Some people play dice, some people play with pixie sticks while others skip flat stones on the water but I beg you don’t cast lots by playing games with your soul! Because if you do, you’ll be cast into the lake of fire 🔥 for eternity!
Life is too short but eternity is forever! Heaven or hell, it’s your choice!
Dear Heavenly Father, I lift everyone up reading this devotional and ask that You bless them today. Draw them close to You and protect them and their families. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
Blessings
Depiction of Joshua casting lots for the tribes of Israel
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