We are increasingly living in an instant coffee and microwave dinner defined society. Our penchant for instant results, super fast turnaround stories and hyperspeed efficiency seems unquenchable. Much as we are to learn and adopt prompt obedience to God’s instructions to us, we need to appreciate that the conquering of your allotted space in God's promise isn't one of instant takeover and immediate occupation.

The biggest work that God is working on, probably most important in His sight, is the transformation of the person in character & faith (reliance on Him). Therefore the statement He made that occupation of the promised land would happen over a period of years was to protect us from ourselves, from the enemies within our hearts and minds (find video here: https://youtu.be/C0ApBofXarE  or podcast here: http://bit.ly/3mS68yA ); allowing us opportunity to lay down old thinking and wear new garments that are fit for the promised space we are to live in.