Be Of Good Faith

Good Morning!! Are there any challenges, or trials, or ambitions in your life that seem to be insurmountable or unachievable? If so, then listen to the spirit and wisdom of Caleb's words. But first, understand that Caleb was 85 years old when he made his declaration. Next, understand "this mountain" is not some green-pastured, undefended plot of land,...it is positively swarming with enemies. But God promised this land to Caleb, so he courageously claimed it: "Give me this mountain."

 

Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that the Lord will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out as the Lord said.".—Joshua 14: 12 (NKJV)

 

At first, we might think this kind of confidence is admirable, but naive, and unrealistic. But Caleb's courage was based upon the realization that "if the Lord is with me, then I will be successful." All of our excuses and fears, are wiped out by this old man's faithful example. Allow Caleb's faithful battle cry, to become our own. If it is a sin against which you are striving, know you have been promised victory, with the Lord's help,...give me this mountain! If it is a life endeavor that you're being led to undertake for the cause of Christ, then I have been promised success,...give me this mountain! If it is a particular grief that threatens to overwhelm you, then you have been promised the comfort and strength to overcome it, by God's grace,...give me this mountain!

 

If God said it, then dare to believe it.

 

Lord we believe,...help our unbelief. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

"Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can,...for all the people you can, while you can."