Meditate On
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.
Isaiah 41:10
Don’t
Let Fear Rob You Of Your Inheritance
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!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
