Numbers‬ ‭14:6-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes (7) and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. (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.””

‭1. Joshua & Caleb stood firm in their faith despite the opposition of others.

1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13-14‬ ‭NLT

‬‬ “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. (14) And do everything with love.”

2. Joshua & Caleb viewed their obstacles through the eyes of faith

Numbers‬ ‭14:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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.”

3. Joshua & Caleb looked forward in faith not backwards to yesterday.

Luke‬ ‭9:62‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”