Please take a look at Numbers chapter 13 and 14-the story about Caleb and Joshua. I just love those two guys! Out of that generation of Israelites, Caleb and Joshua were the only ones to see the Promise Land. These two chapters tell us exactly why-they BELIEVED GOD!

So, twelve spies were sent into the land of Cannan to check it out and report back. When they came to Moses with their report-boy were they Debbie Downers! All they could talk about was how scary the people were and how there was no way to conquer it. Did they forget that the had the Almighty leading them into their promised land?

Caleb and Joshua sure didn’t forget:
Numbers 14:7-9
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.”

These two gentlemen looked at the glass half full. They mentioned that the land was exceeding good-isn’t that where the LORD always brings us when we follow Him?? Check out what they said in verse 9-BUT the LORD IS WITH US! These two were not very popular, in fact the Israelites picked up stones to kill them.

I see a parallel with this story and our tough times today. These rough economic times can be as scary to us as the giants in the land of Cannan were to the spies. We can doubt the Lord and forget who is our protector.

Let us not be like the spies!!! Let us be Calebs and Joshuas to the world around us. When we follow Christ and obey Him, He leads us into a land that is good. Yes, we might have to go through a battle to get there. But, do not fear, the Lord is on your side.

You might not be popular with those around you when you take this stance. Although, they probably won’t pick up stones…hopefully! But, be that light to your world around you. Proclaim the Lord’s goodness and protection. Have faith that the LORD is good and will bring His people into their promise land His way and in His timing.