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.