V.1 In Joshua 11:23 we read that they “took” all the land. Here it says they needed to “possess” it. We may know some truth of scripture, but do we live it only then do we “possess” it.
V.6-7 Just as no one tribe received all the land, now no one believer can say he understands all the truth of God. That is why God has given to us Christians such verses as Rom. 12:3-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-27; Eph. 4:15-16. Are you “possessing” the truth? We only “possess” some truth of Scripture when we are LIVING it. Take a minute to read Luke 8:18 “To him (her) that has,” (Deut. 29:13) means that I only have it when I’m living what I already know, then the Lord is going to teach me more.
V.13 God is careful to tell us that Israel didn’t drive out two particular nations. About 400 years later, great king David married the daughter of the king of Geshur (2 Sam. 3:3). Who was their son? Wicked Absalom! God is merciful, but He tells us that if we don’t separate from what He warns us against, there is a price to be paid (Gal. 5:7).
V.22 You remember Balaam? He had succeeded in getting the Israelites to marry these people (Num. 31:16). Here we read of his end.
V.33 One tribe with no land they could call their own, but this is not because of their unfaithfulness, but rather the result of their faithfulness years before (Ex. 32:25-29; Num. 8:5-19). Notice carefully Who was their inheritance! Do we prize Christ above all the things of this life?