Its Already Mine 

Joshua 14:6-12 

In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is simple, “give me this mountain.” 

What contributed to Caleb’s success? 

I. He possessed a “different spirit.” (Num. 14:24) 

New Testament reflection of Numbers 14:24 

2 Tim. 1:7 “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 

2. Caleb followed God Completely (Num. 14:24; Deut 1:36)) 

Joshua 14:8 – Caleb’s confession of faith. 

3. Caleb was confident of his own strength. (Josh. 14:10-11) 

Caleb knew that he would have use his God given strength and go out and  

fight for his inheritance 

4. Caleb was patiently persistent. 

He waited 45 years. He never gave up hope and never gave into despair. 

With his faith in God he was able to conquer the land and take what God had promised him so many years ago.