Today, while reading Joshua 13-14, where God instructed Joshua to divide the promised land to the remaining tribes that had not yet obtained their inheritance, I was struck again with the thought of how Moses never saw the promised land.
Why? In Numbers 20:1-12, when the children of Israel were complaining about not having water to drink, God told Moses to take his rod, and speak unto the rock before the congregation and it shall bring forth his water. In verses 10-11, …

I have a 47 year old sister in law, Mary Jo, who is a crack addict… in fact, she is so addicted to her rock and so full of faith that a couple of years ago she walked barefoot 7.5 miles in cold February temperatures with only a twenty dollar bill and faith in her suppliers ability and willingness to meet her at 2 AM in order to make personal contact with her rock.
What would happen if we became as addicted to THE ROCK and filled with so much faith …

Christ has called us to “deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him”.
Can’t Follow without Leaving (in order to “Connect”, we must “Disconnect”)
Sitting at Jesus’ Feet (Growing/Discipleship)
The Cost of Following Jesus (Life of Servanthood… Jesus washing disciples’ feet)

By signing the Declaration of Independence the fifty-six Americans pledged their lives their fortunes and their sacred honor.
It was no idle pledge—-
Nine signers died of wounds during the Revolutionary War.  Five were captured or imprisoned.  Wives and children were killed, jailed, mistreated of left penniless.
Twelve signers’ houses were burned to the ground.
Seventeen lost everything they owned.
No signer defected – their honor live their nation remained intact.