We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are. Numbers 13:31.
Mighty God,
I’m afraid I often relate more to the spies of Numbers 13
than I do to Caleb, the man with eyes to see your power and glory.
The spies, though they were surrounded by grapes the size of golf balls
and a land lush with pomegranates and figs,
chose to focus on the big and scary giants.
Caleb, a man of great faith,
boldly fought the wild rumors the fear-mongers spread,
assuring Moses and the people,
“we are well able to overcome it” (Numbers 13:30).
Lord, may we remember
that you had brought your people through the wilderness,
and you had promised to give them this land (Numbers 13:1).
And yet, many doubted.
In the same way,
may we remember
that you have already defeated the monster of our sin
and have given us the fruit of the gospel.
As we remember your redemptive work in us,
may we grow in faith and boldness.
May we know that you are with us.
May we see that you are mighty to defeat
whatever giants we see in the lands to which you have called us
to go with the incredibly good news of the gospel.
In Jesus’ mighty and merciful name. Amen.
Read Numbers 13.
