The Land of Judah (Joshua15)

 This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of according to their families:(Joshua,15:20)  

    The inheritance of the tribe of Judah of the children of Judah can be separate to 29 cities in the south, as well as villages belonged to the cities. (Joshua,15:21-32) There are 39 cities in the plateau, and there are villages belonged to the cities (Verse 3-44). Cities and regions that were originally belonged to the Philistines (Verse 45-47). There are 38 villages in the mountain, and there are also villages that belonged to the cities. There are six cities in the wilderness and villages belonging to cities (Verse 61-62) There are more than 116 cities in total. With a total of more than 116 cities, it can be described as a huge inheritance because of its large population. (Numbers,26:22) 

    (Genesis,49:8) "Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise; Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; Your father's children shall bow down before you. (Genesis,49:9) Judah is a lion's whelp; From the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bows down, he lies down as a lion; And as a lion, who shall rouse him? 

    The People of Israel’s ancestor Jacob predicted and expected that the descendants of Judah would be strong and God did give many cities but they need to have faith to attack the cities, Caleb belong to the Judah tribe and Othniel was the son in law of Caleb. Othniel was also the first judge of Israelites. His daughter also boldly seek the water spring. From the above point we can see that Judah tribe have a firmly faith toward the land promise by God. According to God’s word, they seek by the way God instructed therefore the land of Judah can be said won because of faith. 

    (Genesis,49,10) The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people 

    (1 Chronicles,5:2) yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's 

    King were from Judah, which prove Jacob’s prophecy. David, the descendent of Judah, who were a righteous king who follow God’s instruction. David’s descendent inherent the position of king from David. When Jesus was on Earth by flesh, God was descendent of David, which fully prove Jacob’s prophecy and demonstrates the righteous king by Judah tribes. 

    (Genesis, 44:33) Now therefore, please let your servant remain instead of the lad as a slave to my lord, and let the lad go up with his brothers. 

    Judah’s blessing was started from his witness to sacrifice for his brother, this is from the love that Judah have that makes him want to make his family peaceful. This helped him to received high review and blessing from his father Jacob. Judah was weak in faith before but God uses Jacob’s blessing to prove that these blessings are on Judah. Which demonstrates that, God bless those who are willing to change. Maybe we don’t love our family enough and may lose faith to God’s promise. If we are willing to change, seek for the happiness, faith given by God then God will bless our descendants. Spiritual leader will come out as our descendent. May all of us can truly believe God’s hope on us, boldly pray to God and believe that God will fulfil us according to our faith. 

    (Hebrews, 11:6) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Translated by Nicole