And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight (Numbers 13:33)
At God’s instruction, Moses sent out twelve men to the land of Canaan, to spy out the land. God had told them the land was theirs (Numbers 13:2), but when the twelve spies returned, ten of them interpreted the situation from the natural point of view; according to what they saw (Numbers 13:33). They reported that there were giants in the land, and therefore, they cannot take it.
However, Caleb and Joshua interpreted the situation from a faith-perspective. Yes, they also saw the giants in the land, but it made no difference. As far as they were concerned, God had said the land was theirs and that settled it; whether or not there were giants in it was not a factor at all. This is the victor-attitude. When the other ten spies were sore afraid and lamented their inability to possess the land, Joshua and Caleb saw it as their opportunity for victory. Let’s read Joshua and Caleb’s inspiring faith-response to the negative report presented to the children of Israel by the other ten spies: “Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not” (Numbers 14:9). What a proclamation of faith! This is the victory attitude we should have as Christians, particularly in trying times.
Realize that you’re more than a conqueror, and greater is He that’s in you, that he that’s in the world. All the forces of heaven and power of divinity are working on your behalf; therefore refuse to buckle or give in to any adversity, for you’re a victor in Christ Jesus.
Confession:
Greater is He that is in me than he that’s in the world. I’m more than a conqueror, and I live with confidence, knowing that all of heaven and power of divinity are working for me, for my good, in Jesus Name. Amen
