Date: December 23, 2010 8:07 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Faithful Reminders
Faithful Reminders
"'Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years...while Israel moved about in the desert. So here I am today, eighty-five years old'" (Joshua 14:10)!
Scripture Focus: Numbers 13:1-3, 26-33
After spying out the promise land, Caleb confidently reported that, with God's power, Israel could capture it. But the opposition seemed overwhelming, and the Israelites doubted God. Because they did not have faith, Caleb had to wait. For 45 years he rested in God's faithfulness while the Promised Land seemed close at hand. That's a long wait!
God's faithfulness surrounded Caleb during that time. He saw it daily as God provided manna for Israel to eat. Just as God instructed, Caleb always remembered the things his eyes had seen, and he did not let them slip from his heart. (Deuteronomy 4:9)
Caleb's endurance is an inspiration to us. Whether in our home, church, or work, we may feel our lives are on hold because of resistance or difficulty. While we wait, we recognize daily blessings as reminders of God's faithfulness. We see God's power, even if we wait because others don't believe Him. God will sustain us so we will one day enjoy the blessings He has prepared for us in Christ.
Insight: Don't Be Distracted By Judging Others' Lack Of Faith. Dwell On God's Faithfulness As You Look For His Blessings Throughout Your Day.
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