Day 7 - On The Border of Belief
As God’s people, the nation of Israel stood on the border of the Land of Canaan in Numbers 13, twelve spies spent 40 days checking out the situation. When they reported back to Moses, ten of the twelve spies responded in unbelief and brought back a negative report, “we are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.†(Num. 13:31)
In stark contrast, Caleb and Joshua responded in unwavering faith, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.†(v.30) Two important things happened as a result of this split decision from the twelve spies. The ten unbelieving spies died immediately. (Num. 14:37) And God blessed Joshua & Caleb with long life. They were the only adults of that entire generation that were allowed to live through the 40 years of wandering in the desert and actually go and live in the Land of Canaan.
When we doubt God, it has a deadly effect on our lives. When we put our faith and trust in God, it rejuvenates us spiritually, physically, and emotionally. As you stand on the border of the next thing God wants to do in your life, are you willing to trust Him?
Today’s Scripture Promise: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.†(Proverbs 3:5, 6–ESV)