"Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored."
Are you a Caleb, or one of the guys that went with him?
Both saw the same thing, but came back with very different recommendations.
Not only did the men give a negative public report, they also privately campaigned against God's plan to take the land because they were afraid of the challenge. In their fear, they ignored what God commanded, and chose what was safe. They focused on the power of the enemy... Caleb focused on the power of God.
Caleb publicly stood on God's plan. He did not take a position that allowed him to "save face" in case of failure. He boldly put all his eggs in one basket and trusted God to be faithful.
The world needs more "Calebs"...more courageous men of action. We need men not afraid to take God at His word and do something about it. It is not hard to choose inaction, and safety. But inaction and safety never accomplished anything great.
This week let's be recklessly faithful. Let's follow God no matter the cost. No second guessing... no whispering doubts to the crowd...no excuses....just men of action, boldly living out our faith.
Today there are more than enough cowards...we need more "Calebs"
"Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it."
Albert Camus
Albert Camus
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