Seeing Differently

Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. Numbers 14:9

Come to think of it, these young men had so much guts. In a world where when you don't follow the norm, you are called different names. I don't think this incidence was the first time Caleb and Joshua had a different opinion from the norm or general opinion. And they definitely had something working for them to be chosen as representatives of their individual tribes.

Ten men reported the people they saw as giants, which indeed is true in reality, but these two men brought a different report. What others called giants, was what they called 'bread'. This shows that whatever the people they went to spy out looked like physically meant nothing to them. They refused to be swayed by their looks.

Could it be that this two men had eye defects that made them underestimate the giants? I don't think so, instead I think they had an image of the invisible God in their minds who was bigger than any giant they saw with their physical eyes. The giants however tall and mighty they appeared meant nothing to them. Instead they reaffirmed that with God on their side, they could have the giants for lunch.

This two men nursed no fear whatsoever for the giants that was why they could face the multitude of people and tell them not to fear the giants. They didn't acknowledge the sight of the giants but were more conscious of the God they had. God on their side they were sure of possessing the land. God on their side they were sure of an imminent victory.

How many times do we shake at the sight of opposing situations and circumstances and forget about the God who not only is with us but dwells within us now? Victory over the giants of life doesn't come by merely having God, but a deep rooted consciousness of him. He was God to the whole nation of Israel, but two young men distinguished themselves by their thoughts and words that they had a God with them. And with God on their side, the giants came down before them. God will always come through for anyone who magnifies him above the physical 'giants' before them.

If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:

“Dear God, I ask you to forgive me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”

Congratulations! Now that you are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know what he has provided for you. 

BREAKING FREE

2 Peter 2:2

As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word that you may grow thereby.

The starting point for every believer is to start out as a babe. No new convert assumes a matured status as soon as they receive the life of God. Although this is where we all start, we should go beyond it by growing up. This kind of growth is not physical and can't be seen with the natural eyes. However, it must be continous, no matter how small the progress we are making now.

The challenge with many Christians when it comes to spiritual growth is that growth is in inches and may not be noticeable until after a long while. We tend to give up after a period of consistency because we see no visible changes yet in our life. But in reality, inasmuch as we commit to spiritual activities like spending time daily in prayer and the word, and fellowship with other believers, we are definitely growing.

This is where we usually fall for the enemies' lies that nothing is happening after being consistent for 10days and yet no sign. Whereas we are actually growing and the only way to grow is to be consistent. Since we are already on the path of growth, we should not be deterred if the symptoms of those habits and addictions still persists. Its in fact an evidence of growth in certain cases.

Each time we take a break on our commitment, it stifles the process especially when we have an end in view. For someone trying to break of on some habits, total commitment to the process is essential. The more entrenched we are in habit requires more tenacious effort in spiritual activities till they wear of. Never be discouraged, keep at the daily prayers and meditations in the Word irrespective of how inconvenient it might be.

Always keep the end in view. A fierce and aggressive commitment to spiritual activities over a period of time will always produce victory over negative activities we desire to break of from.

If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:

“Dear God, I ask you to forgive me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”

Congratulations! Now that you are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know what he has provided for you.