Numbers 32:19 For we will not inherit with them on yonder side Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan eastward.

Ever considered the relevant meanings within the bible? Leaving Egypt and following God was a division in significance by in parting the Red Sea. That was a symbol of baptism, leaving the slaves life and following God. The parting of the Red Sea, God providing a way where there was no way.

At the Jordan after the army of Israel dedicated their lives to God by sign of the circumcision and as soon as the feet of the priest carrying the Ark of the Covenant touched the water of the Jordan, the water where withheld and they all walked across of dry land. They entered into the promised land and won their inheritance.

In both cases there was the issue of this side and the other side. A life before and a life after.

So what is there to be said in that the tribes of Rueben, Gad and a half of Manasseh chose to take for themselves an inheritance on this side of the Jordan, and not the inheritance which God had prepared for them in the promise?

v6 Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan.

v19 For we will not inherit with them on yonder side Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan eastward.

Where are we in relationship to that position going with God? What will be the consequences for us if we should choose as Rueben, Gad and Manasseh? Most of us will have already passed thru the baptism. We have yet to pass over into the promise. What does taking our inheritance on this side mean to us?