We Should Possess The Land

Numbers 13:30 "Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, "We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it."

Of all the spies sent out only two, Caleb and Joshua brought back an encouraging word. The other spies believed that they could not take the land which the Lord had promised, they did not believe in the promises of the Lord. Caleb and Joshua believed that with God on their side that anything was possible.

Things really haven't changed all that much over time. There are still people who believe that there are too many giants in the land, that the problems of their lives are too large, too big, and they are afraid. Their faith in God to walk with them, to dwell with them, to guide and show them the way is shallow...

There are people who see the problems, the sin in the land, within their hearts and they believe in the promises of God. They remember all of the little things that God's accomplished in their lives. They learned during the wilderness, during the hard times in their lives that regardless God is faithful and that He is good. The circumstances may be bad but that does not mean that God is. They fell in love with God and not the pleasures of good times or blessings. Knowing God and being found acceptable in His sight is far more important than their happiness, their faith is founded and grounded in God.

In this life we all go through difficult times. We all face days in which we would have rather stayed in bed. Yet through it all, through good times, through rough times, we are assured that we can take the land because God is with us, for us, and His love will not let us down!

Lord Jesus, there are many problems and sinful ways in our lives. These are enemies of our souls that you've directed us to be rid of, to possess the land through your power. So often though Lord we feel powerless and so very weak. During those times help us to remember your promises and to trust and obey you. Through you we can do anything... for in you all possibilities exist. What a life you've given us, what a challenge, what an adventure! Bless your Holy name, Bless your Holy, Holy, name!