“And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.” (Joshua 23:14)
The theme of possession in the book of Joshua hinges upon obedience to the revealed purposes of God. The long awaited possession of the Promised Land had taken place according to the promises of God. In fact, it could be said, that the possession of the land was precisely linked to the word of the Lord. Joshua mentions this in verse 14. There has been no failure on the part of God. Not one word had failed. Everything that God promised to do for His people had come to pass.
The assurance of the faithfulness of God to accomplish what He promised is connected to the assurance that God will bring certain judgment upon His people should they depart from His ways (23:15, 16). Warning against disobedience and apostasy is always linked to blessing and obedience. If Israel will obey God, then God will bless them. If Israel will disobey God, then God will judge them. [Read more…] about Not One Word Has Failed