Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (Deuteronomy 9:5)
When the Israelites got to the promised land, there were people there already. If that's the case, why is God driving out people who had already been there? The reason the children of Israel were given the land had nothing to do with how good they were or how much more deserving they were than their enemies. The reason they got the land had to do with a covenant God had made years ago to their forefather, Abraham.
The land itself is a promise that God said He would fulfill.
When God makes a promise, He always fulfills it.
Therefore, it is important to search the Scriptures and find the promises of God that you can stand on.
God promised He will never leave you or forsake you. So, you can bank on the fact that you will never be alone.
God promised that there will be a return on your giving. So, you can be sure that what you have given will return to you.
God promised that there will always be seed, time, and harvest. So, you can always be confident that God has a plan for every seed you have sown.
In the same way God took care of Israel and fulfilled His plans for them, God has a plan and a purpose to fulfill in your life.
Practical Application
God’s promises are yea and amen in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). God’s promises are His plans for you. What promises of God are you standing on today? Remember that He will make good on all His promises. Always believe God.