Day 134..."Inheritances for tribes...Caleb and the fountain of youth...Jesus and Gethsemane"

Chapter thirteen of Joshua provides a recap of land distribution, as according to Moses..."These are the inheritances that Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the Lord God of Israel is their inheritance, just as he said to them." Chapter thirteen also acknowledges that Joshua is becoming advanced in years. Chapter fourteen deals with more inheritances west of Jordan. Caleb reenters the scene forty-five years later saying..."I am still as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me." Caleb has not lost his spunk. His resolve is quite sure! Joshua also says the land was given a rest from war. After thirty-one Kings are defeated, sounds like they could sure use the peace in the Promised Land. Psalm 134 is brief, only about fifty-sixty words, and the theme is "bless the Lord." Luke offers an account of the Garden of Gethsemane. (What a contrast to the birth of Christ and the peace and goodwill of Bethlehem) An angel comes to give Jesus strength in Luke's version. Later, Jesus is arrested and Peter denies three times. We will read more tomorrow of Jesus' trial and suffering. In reading this part of the Gospel now, how can one not prepare even more to worship Christ the new born King! Bethlehem and the cross are connected. I will write more later this week.