Is the promise really the promise, when the glorious reality is in full view, yet there are giants between where we now stand and where we must go to enter into what God has spoken? Ultimately, it becomes an issue of whether or not we trust that God is greater than the giants, and do we trust Him to be true to His word.
In the desert, as Moses and the masses were on the move, spies had been sent ahead into the land that God had promised them. The men had seen that the land was indeed, flowing with milk and honey, and had even brought back evidence of its fruitfulness. Despite the plentiful promise land before them, they allowed their fear of the powerful people living in the land to stand in their way. One man spoke up in faith. “Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, ‘We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.’ But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘We can’t attack those people, they are stronger than us.” – (Numbers 13:30-31)
Caleb chose trust over fear, and stood strong despite popular opinion. He had seen the land for himself, and trusted that God was greater than anything that stood between the people and laying hold of the promise. Sadly, the people chose not to listen to Caleb, and ended up wandering for forty years in the desert as a result.
What promises can we lay hold of through faith, if only we choose to trust Him, in spite of how things appear? I don’t want to miss out on all that He has for me, only to be left wandering in the desert, aimless and longing for what could have been.
Promises made,
from the heart of God;
don’t ever change,
despite path to trod.
What the Lord says,
He will indeed, do;
God is faithful,
His word’s always true.
We must choose trust,
despite what’s seen;
God is greater,
on Him, we must lean.
God is with us,
the giants, fear not;
He’s far greater,
than the darkest plot.
Rise up in faith,
claim promise in Him;
dispel all fears,
our God always wins.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that the promises You have spoken are “YES” and “AMEN”, and what You say is what shall be. Thank You that neither giants, nor mountains, nor seas, nor anything else in all creation can stand in the way of the fulfillment of Your promises spoken. Forgive us for allowing fear to deter us from moving forward in faith. Teach us to trust You more, so that we might boldly take each next step that You are calling us to take, despite the appearance of giants or obstacles that seem to be standing in our way. May we boldly move in obedience unto You, and may our faith be unwavering in Your truth. Lead us by Your love, to love others well, and may many come to know You personally, as a result. Be honored in all that we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
The joy of the Lord is your strength. – Nehemiah 8:10
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have you noticed that with each promise comes a condition?
Beautiful. And true. This spoke to me today, Shannon. Thank you.