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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.
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Isaiah 41:10
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Moses sent 12 spies into the promised land that God wanted the
Israelites to inherit. Two of them, Joshua and Caleb, came back with a good
report of the land, saying, “The land we passed through to spy out is an
exceedingly good land…‘a land which flows with milk and honey.’ Only do not
rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our
bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not
fear them” (Numbers 14:7–9).
However, the other 10 spies gave a bad report, saying, “We are
not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we…There we
saw the giants…and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were
in their sight” (Numbers 13:31–33).
All 12 of them saw the same land, the same giants, but what a
stark contrast in their reports! Joshua and Caleb had a different spirit—a
spirit of faith (Numbers 14:24). They focused on the promises and goodness of
God. But the rest cowered in fear and saw only the giants. And the fear
paralyzed them!
My friend, today, no matter how dire your circumstances may
appear, choose to focus on God’s goodness. Choose to meditate on how Christ has
paid the price for you to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, peace, protection and
provision. That’s how fear will not paralyze you. That’s how you experience
God’s faithfulness and walk in His blessings!
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