Scripture: Joshua
14:12c-d
perhaps the LORD will be with me, and I will drive them out
as the LORD has spoken."
Insights: This
last half of verse twelve is one of my favorite passages of Scripture (I know
that I have a lot of favorite passages of Scripture). The reason I like this portion of verse
twelve is because it points to Caleb’s strength. In other words, Caleb knows that if he were
to go up and fight the Anakim, he would lose, but if God is with him, then he
knows he will win. He is also not presumptuous
about the Lord’s participation. Notice
he uses the word, “perhaps.” In using
that word, it is as if Caleb is petitioning the Lord God to fight on his
behalf. It is almost a prayer to the
Father requesting His presence and power as Caleb marches up this
hillside. Everything is being directed
and pointed to the Lord. All glory and
honor are being given to the Lord. Caleb
is keeping nothing for himself. He knows
he is completely and utterly dependent upon God to bring about this
victory. Beloved, this heart attitude of
humility is where we need to find ourselves.
Too often we walk and talk as if we are the power source and the victorious
one in our endeavors for the Lord. That
kind of attitude is the height of arrogance and reveals the foolishness of our
heart. Let us quickly follow the pattern
of Caleb and bow ourselves before the Lord and ask for His will to be done in
our lives. As a result, may He be
brought glory and honor.
Questions:
- Have
you been attempting to slay the giants in your life in your own power and
strength?
- Have
you come to realize that giants can only be slain by the Lord working through
you?
Prayer: Father, You and
You alone are my strength and refuge.
Help my heart to run to You when I face the giants which are before
me. Let me rest in Your care and know
You make me victorious. Amen.
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