S. Numbers 14:8-9 8 If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.”
O. The people of Israel heard two reports about their potential in entering the new land God had led them to. One was a good report which I will call “The Faith Report.” It focused on what God was able to do. The other report was a bad report, which I will call “The Fear Report.” It focused on how the size of the opposition.
The Faith Report was all about what God could do. The Fear Report was all about what the enemy could do.
As I read the rest of the passage it is abundantly clear that God honored the Faith Report. He wants us to not focus on the size of our opposition (the giants that we face) but rather to focus on just how really big our God is.
A. I will focus on God’s “Faith Report”, i.e., I wil focus on who God is and all the wonderful things I know He has done in my life and will continue to do. In the areas of my life that I want to advance forward in, I will do my part in researching the details but then I’ll trust the Lord in faith that He is and will continue to lead.
P. Thank you Father for this word today - “The Faith Report.” Holy Spirit fill me and lead me to do my part and then to trust the Lord to do as He has always done, guide and provide. In Jesus’ name!
