As we approach the 250th birthday of our country, we pause to remember a group of men who proposed some radical, revolutionary beliefs and convictions. They wrote to the King of England a declaration of independence. All people are given certain rights given to us by our Creator; rights including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit…

“I pray that God, the you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 nlt) 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NIV)

So the LORD said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit of leadership, and lay your hand on him.” — Numbers 27:18

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go up this mountain in the Abarim Range and see the land I have given the Israelites. After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was…” — Numbers 27:12-13

To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one; each is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those listed. Be sure that the land is distributed by lot. What each group inherits will be according to the names for its ancestral tribe. — Numbers 26:54-55