Joshua was a young leader who served under Moses. When the wandering Israelites neared God’s promised land, Moses chose 12 men to scout the area, and Joshua was one of them (Numbers 13). They were instructed to observe whether the people were strong or weak, whether the land was good, whether the inhabitants had built walls to protect themselves, check out the soil and vegetation, and bring back crop samples. This was a vital mission.
The men left for 40 years to scout the land, and when they returned, they reported that it was terrific, full of milk and honey, but the people were too mighty. They believed the Israelites could not conquer the land God had promised them.
Then Caleb spoke up! Despite the culture saying God was not great enough to deliver what he had promised them, he boldly declared, “We can certainly conquer it!” Joshua tears his clothes and pleads with the crowd, reminding them that God could give them this land!
These men did not lose faith. Even when the situation appeared hopeless, they stood firm, confident of who God is and what He is capable of doing. When the culture shifts, rooted faith is what we need to stand firm. Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” This is our heart’s cry when we see our world sinking. Come what may, we trust in the Lord!
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