Sandy's Devotional

 Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly.Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly. So on that day Moses swore to me, ‘The land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly.’ (Joshua 14:6-9)

Caleb was a man of conviction and determination. He didn’t base his recommendations or opinions on what the other spies reported to Moses, rather he stood by his own conscience and faith. He chose to fear God rather than the opinions of men. God honors those who are faithful to Him despite the pressures of those around us, even from our co-workers, fellow believers or our family.  May we be bold as Caleb is bold. May we hold on to God’s promises to us when we are faithful to Him. May we stand unafraid of the opinions and arguments of others as we defend the unborn.