The will of God

Numbers 14:6-9

6 Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes 7 and said to the entire Israelite assembly, "The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. 8 If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. 9 Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up. Their protection is gone, but the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them."


Do we have the strength to be like Joshua, and Caleb? When we walk our daily path with the Lord do we look at problems and troubles thinking that there is no way we can overcome them? Out of all those that went to spy on the land only two saw the truth. Was there adversity ahead? Yes. Was it going to be hard? Maybe. Would they have to fight for what they wanted? Without a doubt.

However knowing all of that Caleb and Joshua knew that the LOrd had told them that this was to be their land, so if it was the Lord's will, the Lord would lead them into that land, and they would be victorious. This is a great example of how we give glory to the Lord. We believe in him. We boldly march toward the obstacles in our path, knowing that God has put them there, and we will overcome them together with Christ. I tell you the truth, if we live our life like this, and show those around us that nothing is too big for the Lord, then those around us will get to see what true faith is. Those types of actions speak more than a month of Sunday sermons. Can it be intimidating? Of course. Can it look like the obstacle is too big? I can almost promise you it will! Just as Joshua, and Caleb did, we must turn our focus to our faith. We must believe in the Lord, and have faith in his plan. There is noting too big for the Lord, even death could not hold him!

Peace,
Rev.T