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CALEB’S TESTIMONY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Joshua 14
Hebrews 11:34-40
“And these all, having obtained
a good report through faith…”
CALEB’S TESTIMONY
Caleb did not have a leadership position, but he was a respected elder in the community of Israel. He conducted himself with humility and won the respect of all Israel. The tribe of Judah also came first. Long life is one thing that is cherished by many in every generation. Caleb was able to give a testimony of what God had done for him.
He said that God had kept him alive all those years. He added that he was as strong then as when Moses had sent him to spy the land. Though he was twice as old then than he was earlier, he exuded great confidence. He asked Joshua to give him the mountain that was before them that God had promised to give him. It was the place he had earlier set foot on when he was on the spy mission. Joshua gave him the city of Hebron as his inheritance. It was in the environs of this city that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their wives were buried. Thus, it became the cradle of the occupation of Canaan as God had said.
The faithfulness of Caleb was thus affirmed. He stood out as an example in faithfulness. He had the reputation as one who wholly followed the LORD God of Israel. The city that was given to him for an inheritance was also known as Arba. It was named after a great man among the Anakims. These were the giants who lived in this place before the occupation of Israel. With this beginning, God gave rest to the land from war. The first tribe west of Jordan was also settled. The testimony of Caleb also gave an indirect support to Joshua in dealing with the remaining tribes that needed to have an inheritance in the land of Canaan.
The giving of the land to Israel was the fulfilment of God’s promises which He had made repeatedly. He gives wisdom in attending to necessary duties. He also blesses those who remain faithful to Him. All the promises of salvation are surely for you too.
THOUGHT: Passionate spirituality leads to obedience and brings great rewards from God.
PRAYER: Father, give me a goal to finish my race as Caleb did.