Walking In Victory Sample

This is one of my favorite stories in the book of Joshua. Do you remember Caleb? He was one of the twelve spies Moses sent. From the twelve, only he and Joshua gave a positive report. Because of that, they were the only two men from that generation that were allowed to enter the promised land. 

These events happened forty years before when Caleb was 40 years old. From that day, forty-five years had gone by so Caleb was eighty-five years old at the time of speaking. Not a young man anymore! But see what he said, “give me this hill country”. Caleb didn't want his age to be an impediment to continue to serve the Lord. 

He asked for mountains to climb and giants to conquer. We trusted the Lord and knew He was with him. What I love the most about Caleb is that he found no excuses to do his part in God ́s Kingdom. He didn't say that he was too old, or was too tired. He didn't say the Anakim were wicked giants. He didn't say the mountain was too big. He wanted to continue with the work he had to do. Do you have any excuses to serve God? Are you hiding behind family, work, a busy schedule, your age or any other thing? I pray Caleb ́s example may encourage you today to serve God with all your heart. 

Oh, Father, forgive me for my excuses. Forgive me for all the times when I wasn't willing to serve You and strengthen my heart to claim my mountain. In Jesus name. Amen.