S. Nmbers 14:24 (NIV) “But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartidly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it.”
O. caleb gave a positive report about Israel trusting God to possess the land God was guiding them to (Num. 13:20). God commended Caleb. He saw Caleb’s faith. He saw Caleb’s “whole heart devotion” and called it a “different spirit” (as perhaps opposed to a half heart or no heart at all).
Serving God with “whole heart devotion” is recognized and commended by God - God rewards such devotion (Hebrews 11:6).
A. As I shared last week at Better Life Church - God is a rewarder of faith (or in this case whole heart devotion). He CANNOT NOT reward. God is pleased when we show a ‘different spirit.’ God is pleased when we display to Him and others our “whole heart” devotion in serving Him.
I desire to be that kind of man - serving God with a “whole heart’ - completely trusting God for His leading and provision.
P. Thank you Father for Caleb’s example of “whole heart” devotion to you. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to not fear over “perceived” obstacles, rather fill my heart with faith to serve you completely, trusting you for provision. In Jesus’ name!
