“Joshua and Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it” (Numbers 13:30).

Bear in mind that sometimes when you are closest to your promise, the enemy may create challenges to discourage you from moving forward. When the children of Israel were close to the promised land, they had to defeat the giants to take possession. There were two reports about the inhabitants, after the spies were sent out to view the land. One set of spies saw the inhabitants as giants and themselves as grasshoppers, but Joshua and Caleb saw themselves as giants and the inhabitants as grasshoppers (Number 13-14).

It often depends on our perspective and how we see our problems, compared to how we see God who is with us. Joshua and Caleb declared that they were well able to overthrow the inhabitants and take the land. The other spies gave an evil report which discouraged the people. The people were so distraught by the bad report, that they cried and wanted to stone Moses, Joshua and Caleb. They even suggested appointing a captain and returning to Egypt (Numbers 14:14). We have to be careful who we listen to when we are faced with a trial and a major decision.

This unbelief from the people grieved God and although Moses interceded on their behalf, God declared that they would not enter the promised land, because of their unbelief and rebellion (Numbers 14:20-38). It is unfortunate that they failed the last mission towards gaining the promise. Sometimes we can be so close to our breakthrough and the clouds of doubt and fear can cause us to complain and murmur against God. We are human and some doubt is acceptable, but don’t stay in that place of unbelief for too long.

Believe the report of the Lord and stand on his promises. If God says you are going to gain the promise, then believe and don’t become despondent when you face trials. We are well able to overtake the giants and take possession. “Joshua, no one will be able to defeat you as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will always be with you; I will never abandon you” (Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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