Chapter 8: Take The Land: The Courage To Possess What God Has Promised”

June 09, 2025

Chapter 8:

Take the Land: How to Courageously Possess God’s Promises”

Empowered by Anuri Mabel

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possess God’s promises and take the land spiritually

🔸 What It Means to “Take the Land” as a Woman of Faith

“Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.” — Joshua 1:3 (NKJV)

“The Lord gave them rest on every side… Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” — Joshua 21:44-45 (NIV)

“Are you standing at the edge of your promise? Don’t retreat. Learn how to boldly possess what God has already declared yours. Explore tools and faith resources to help you take your spiritual land today.”

Introduction: When the Wall Falls, the Real Work Begins

The wall has fallen. The shout has been released. The dust has settled. Now what?

Many of us focus so much on the fall of Jericho that we forget the next step: taking the land. God didn’t bring Israel to Jericho just to watch a wall fall—He brought them there to possess what was behind it. Victory is not the end; it's the beginning of ownership.

In this chapter, we’ll explore how to transition from deliverance to dominion—from breakthrough to blessing possession. It's time to walk into everything God promised you.

Don’t Just Stand There—Step In

The Promised Land didn’t walk to Israel. Israel had to walk into it. Similarly, your promises are not passive. They are waiting to be claimed.

“Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them.” — Joshua 1:2

God gave them the land, but they had to go get it. The same applies to you.

You’ve seen the wall fall.
Now it’s time to:

Walk by faith
Declare the promise
Occupy the ground

Possessing the Promise: What It Requires

1. Courage to Keep Going

Jericho’s fall was just the beginning. There were more territories to conquer, and each required new faith.

Many women stop at their first breakthrough, but your calling is bigger than one miracle. Your Jericho was preparation for Canaan-sized faith.

Joshua 1:6 says:

“Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land.”

You don’t just receive blessings—you cause movement by faith.

2. Clarity About Your Inheritance

You can't take what you don’t know belongs to you. Too many women are living beneath their inheritance simply because they don’t know what’s theirs.

What has God promised you?

Peace? Claim it.
Healing? Take it.
Purpose? Walk in it.
Legacy? Build it.

If God said it, then it’s yours. Don’t settle for surviving when God promised thriving.

"My people perish for lack of knowledge." — Hosea 4:6

3. Commitment to the Process

Taking the land wasn’t instant. Israel had to:

Cross rivers
Fight battles
Keep trusting

Possessing your promise may require persistence. But every step is progress. Don’t stop when it gets hard—dig in deeper.

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded." — Hebrews 10:35

The Enemies of Possession

Even after the wall fell, there were internal and external battles that could have stopped Israel. You’ll face the same in your journey. Here’s what to watch out for:

🛑 1. Complacency

After a major win, you may be tempted to “rest” spiritually. Stay alert. The enemy doesn’t sleep just because you had a victory.

🛑 2. Fear of the Next Fight

Every new level has new giants. But don’t forget—you’re stronger now. The same God who brought down Jericho will go with you into Ai, Bethel, and beyond.

🛑 3. Doubt in the Desert

Even in the land of promise, you may walk through some dry places. That doesn’t mean the promise is gone—it means you need to keep pressing forward.

Keys to Taking the Land

✅ 1. Declare What God Said

Your mouth is a weapon. Begin speaking Scripture over your situation daily. What you declare, you begin to shape.

Job 22:28 (NIV):

“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you…”

Speak like someone who already owns the promise.

✅ 2. Walk It Out Step by Step

Don’t wait until everything looks perfect. The Israelites took the land city by city, region by region. So can you. Start small, but start now.

What area of your life do you need to take back today?

Your prayer life?
Your finances?
Your confidence?
Your family?

✅ 3. Keep God at the Center

Jericho fell because God gave the strategy. Canaan was possessed because Israel kept God at the center of every move. Don’t let success become your idol. Stay in intimacy.

“Seek first the kingdom of God… and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

You’re Not Just Taking Land—You’re Leaving Legacy

This isn’t just about you. When you walk into your promise, you open doors for generations.

The land Israel took became the inheritance of their children, grandchildren, and beyond. Your obedience now lays the foundation for others.

Your healing will empower your daughter.
Your faith will inspire another woman to rise.
Your testimony will unlock someone else’s breakthrough.

“What you walk in today, someone else will run in tomorrow.”

Questions for Reflection

What “land” has God promised you that you’ve been too afraid to claim?
Are there areas in your life where you’ve stopped short of full possession?
What is one bold step you can take this week toward your next promise?

Prophetic Declaration

I will not stop at the wall—I will step into the land. Every promise God made to me is YES and AMEN. I will walk boldly, live fully, and possess completely. I am not just a survivor of battles—I am an owner of blessings. I declare, by the Spirit of the Lord, this is my season to take the land!

Final Encouragement

You didn’t come all this way to camp by a broken wall. The battle was never the endgame. The promise is.

So, rise, daughter of God. Don’t just shout. Step. Don’t just cry. Claim. Don’t just wait. Walk.

Take the land. Every inch of it. God didn’t bring you this far to stop now.

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“God didn’t bring you this far to watch you settle outside your promise. It’s time to rise in faith, confront fear, and take the land. As Christian women, we are not called to retreat—we are called to possess the promises of God with boldness. Step forward, the land is yours.”Your breakthrough isn’t the end—it’s your beginning. Discover how to take the land and fully possess God’s promises after the walls fall. A powerful word for women of faith from Anuri Mabel.

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