1 Land, 12 Spies, 2 Views

Dear class,

Yet another interesting read for the day! 12 spies that were sent to check out the land of Canaan.

Just when we thought the Israelites had learnt their lesson from the quail incident, they yet again provoked the Lord to the extent of near total annihilation (Num  14:11,12).

This is a classic case of what we often say seeing a cup half empty or half full. The same land, yet the spies brought back 2 contrasting reports.
Caleb and Joshua, the only 2 faithful spies who would also be the only 2 men, as we are told, of that generation that will enter into the promised land (Num 14:30), brought back an exceedingly good report, believing that God will deliver Canaan to them (Num 14:8) yet the rest chose to focus on the negative aspects, totally throwing their confidence in God into the wind. Unfortunately, the rest of the congregation were caught up in their fear and resentment.

How many times in life have we caught ourselves in a similar situation?
Are we focusing on the good things and putting our confidence in the Lord? (Pro 3:5,6) Or choosing to dwell in the bad and wallow in self-pity?
Are we resentful of our Christian life, with all the "restrictions" and "obligations" and seemingly unsurmountable odds?
Lest we forget, as bro Yong Yaw mentioned last week, the "EXCEEDING GREAT and PRECIOUS promises" (2Pe 1:4).
Let's us strive to be the spiritual Caleb and Joshua, take heed and press on in our Christian walk with joy and resolve. (1Co 10:12; 1Tim 4:16; Phi 3:14)

The Lord bless us in this day ahead.

in Him
Paul