Num 13:31 Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.”Num 13:32 But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.”
The Israelites were on the Verge of entering the promised land. Twelve spies were sent to scout the land. The report begun with the positive side with the demonstration of the fruitfulness of promised land. Milk and honey became the classic description of the flora and fauna of the land of Canaan.
However, ten out of the twelve spies spread a terror report. The report was exceedingly discouraging. The report quickly changed to a negative assessment of the possibility of conquering the heavily fortified cities and the numerous inhabitants which they claimed included giants. The people, adapted the majority report of 10 of the 12 spies.
Christian friends, rejection of the promised land was a rejection of God and his blessings. The people focused on their own strength rather than the power of God. The power of Israel was never in her armies; victory came at the hands of the Lord of hosts.
Caleb was the first to counter the objections of the majority. He said ” let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it”. Let us never settle for less. The Battle belongs to the Lord of hosts. He will fulfill every promise He has made.
Additional readings;
Gen 15:18,17:8
Ex 33:2, 23:30
PS 106 :24-26
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