Walking With The Greats - The Life of Caleb

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These things happened to them as examples for us.
1 Corinthians 10:11

HOW TO BE A CONQUEROR

CONFIDENCE IN GOD - Numbers 13:13

Life Lesson #1 - Walk by Faith - Not by Sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

10 of the 12 spies were looking in the natural and what they saw appeared bigger than their ability to overcome it.  They analyzed their ability to overcome in their flesh, with their limited resources.  They didn't put their hope in God and thus they discouraged those around them and dragged them down.

Life Lesson #2 - Your Words Will Affect Others.

'Unbelief is a thief.'  Your words have influence and will hold others back.  The Israelites got 1 year in the wilderness for every day the spies looked at the promised land and doubted God.  40 days of doubt caused 40 years of delay of God's promise!  When trouble & challenge come, guard your tongue!

COMMITMENT TO GOD - Numbers 14:24, Joshua 14:9

The word Wholeheartedly means 'never faultering or wavering, complete devotion'.  Even though Caleb brought a good report, he had to receive the same punishment as those he was connected to.  Even so, Caleb was wholly committed & devoted to God and he never wavered.  All the others over 20 years of age died in the wilderness but Caleb got to enter into the Promised Land (his promise).

Life Lesson #3 - If You Do Not Waver, You Will Receive God’s Favour!

Don’t waver in what God has spoken to you.  Caleb was 85 years old when he received his promise! That means he waited 45 years for his promise without wavering!  Are you prepared to wait that long (or longer) to see your promise manifest?

CONQUEST WITH GOD - Joshua 14:10-12

Life Lesson #4 - Never Give Up On God’s Promises!

'Hold On' because you won't fail if you don't quit!  The true test of a believer is their willingness to stay the course in spite of what things look like in the natural!  In 2 Kings 6:16-17 , Elisha asked the Lord to open his servant's eyes to see that those who were with them were more than those who were with their enemies.  When the servants eyes were opened, they proceeded to conquer their enemy with God.

CHALLENGE: Think about a promise you have been given from God but you have yet to receive.  Have you walked in fear because you are walking by sight?  Have you spoken words that are diametrically opposed to the promise?  Have you wavered in your devotion to God?  Never give up!  Don't quit!  Hold on!  Hold fast to the confession of your faith!  Disconnect from those who may be keeping you from your destiny.  Speak in faith regarding your promise.  Keep your eyes on the Promisor and in due time, you will see the glory of your God!

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