(Josh 13:1 KJV) Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.
This was a critical time in Israel’s history. This was a time after the children of Israel had crossed into the Promised Land. They had already accomplished very much in conquering and possessing the land. They had seen the conquest of Jericho, where God caused the walls of this great city to fall. This was after the battle of Gibeon when the sun stood still, and God cast hailstones upon those who fled. They had overcome and destroyed 31 kings (mentioned in chapter 12) covering a large portion of the land. Yet God had a message for them…The message was that there remained much work to be done. Their calling was to conquer the whole Promised Land; there was still work to be done. God has been good to us, we have experienced His goodness and many victories. Yet there is much work to be done. As we begin a new year, let’s pledge ourselves to continue faithful in the work of God. There remains much to be done.