“When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them: According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelled therein.” (v.49-50)
After everyone else had been assigned land, only then did Joshua claim his. He did not ask for the most fertile, nor did he demand land near the coast. He asked for and was granted an area in mount Ephraim. A challenging area to settle but, built a city and dwelt there.
What a great example of humility, giving up all other lands to his people, taking on the tougher territory and willing to roll up his sleeves and work for his abundance. Jesus spoke a great deal about humility and He was living proof that He came to serve rather than being served (Matt. 20:28).
As true leadership begins and ends with leading by example, both Jesus and Joshua’s self-sacrificial lives are good ones to follow.
The Truth: “Humble yourself in the sight of the LORD, and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
