1 The second lot came out for Simeon, for the tribe of the people of Simeon, according to their clans, and their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the people of Judah. 2 And they had for their inheritance Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah, 3 Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, 4 Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, 5 Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah, 6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities with their villages; 7 Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities with their villages, 8 together with all the villages around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Simeon according to their clans. 9 The inheritance of the people of Simeon formed part of the territory of the people of Judah. Because the portion of the people of Judah was too large for them, the people of Simeon obtained an inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. ~ Joshua 19:1-9
Psalms 23, written by David, is one of the most recognized verses in the entire Bible. It’s verses that we teach to our children from a young age. One of the greatest examples of this in the Bible is the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon. See, Simeon, because of his fierce anger, deceit, and vengeful behavior, he lost out on his inheritance. The Messiah didn’t come through him. In fact, Jacob prophesies that they would be scattered throughout Israel (Genesis 49:5-7).
Do you know where a good amount of Simeon’s land came from? From the land of Judah. In fact, it says that the portion for Judah was too large for them, so the people of Simeon obtained an inheritance in the midst of the people of Judah’s inheritance. See, Simeon’s heart was unrepentive. His descendants did nothing to repent for his actions. Nothing to make up for the past mistakes and break the generational curse, as the Levites did. Judah, however, repented for his sin (selling his brother into slavery) and did his best to make up for it. Because of this, Judah received a great inheritance, both spiritual and physical. The Messiah came through his bloodline, and his physical inheritance of the land was so large that his brother was allotted some of it.
This is a great example of Psalms 23. See, David said, “My cup runneth over.” His cup ran over, not out of waste. Not for no reason, but so that he might bless others. So that others’ cups might be filled through his overflowing. Through his abundance.
The LORD will always bless His people when His people are faithful to Him. But He will also punish those who are disobedient. The saving grace, however, is that He doesn’t forget them. His anger is just for a moment, but He always makes a way for us to be restored. His love is everlasting, and His mercies are renewed each morning.
You might have a child who has rebelled. You might have a friend or loved one living in sin, but I want you have hope because the LORD hasn’t forgotten them. If you remain faithful in praying for them, placing their name before the Throne of Grace daily, you will see the LORD change them. You’ll see the LORD begin to move their heart and make a way for them. He is a faithful God. We just need to make sure we are faithful to Him. Therefore, make sure your cup is overflowing so that you might be able to bless those people around you, and they might see the goodness of God and His great faithfulness.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Believe In Who He Is.