“In an effort to cast vision for acquiring property, we see parallels in the text and in our experience. When the feasibility committee explored the Promise Land, they saw both the Promise and the problems. The size of the inhabitants became the object of focus. Every potential triumph has problems that are worthy of being ignored. In order to follow Jesus of Nazareth, we must keep our eyes on Jesus of the Nazareth, the Author and Finisher of our faith.”