They were all sent on the same mission.
They all saw the exact same thing.
They all came back with one report.
All but one.
And it was this one that made all the difference when it came to conquering a land that seemed unconquerable.
As I was reading about Caleb yesterday this phrase stood out to me “Caleb has a different attitude” (Numbers 14:24).
And it was because of this different attitude that God blesses him and his descendants and grants him permission to enter the anticipated and long-awaited promised land.
What was so different about Caleb’s attitude that made him stand out amongst the other men? How did it happen that out of these group of men who were giving Moses the same report… Caleb gave a totally different report?
It’s quite simple actually. The men were looking at their situation and the scene before them with their own eyes. Caleb was looking at it through God’s eyes.
The men saw giants that were big for them to conquer.
Caleb saw giants that could be easily defeated by God’s Almighty hand.
The men claimed to feel like grasshoppers compared to the giants (Numbers 13:33).
Caleb knew that God could easily make those same giants feel like grasshoppers compared to His power.
The men came back discouraged, hopeless, and ready to run away from the land in front of them.
Caleb came back with a sense of newfound urgency and desire to conquer the territory that would finally lead them to their promised land.
All because he had a different attitude and he chose to look at the situation in front of him through God’s eyes, not his own.
My question to you (and to myself) is what do YOU see when you look at the future in front of you?
At your current circumstances?
At the challenges that you may face?
Do you see something that is unconquerable because it looks like a huge giant standing in your way… making you feel like a mere little grasshopper – weak and defenseless?
Do you feel discouraged and hopeless because there’s no way you can move past the looming mountain in front of you?
OR… do you see your circumstance as nothing that is too big for God to handle?
Do you see it as a battle that can be defeated with the help of God by your side?
Do you see it as just a stepping stone to the great future God has in store for you?
To the promised land waiting for you on the other side?
It’s up to you to choose today whether you will look at life’s circumstances through your own eyes or through God’s eyes.
Whether you will be like Caleb and have a different attitude.
Whether you will conquer everything that comes your way.
Whatever you do, don’t allow what you see in front of your eyes discourage you.
Instead, look at it through God’s eyes and you will see – your situation will not change, your circumstance will remain, but you will see it in a whole new light, with a new perspective, with a different attitude and it’ll make all the difference in where God will take you in life.
And just like God brought Caleb into the Promised Land and blessed him He will take you into your Promised Land and bless you because you chose to have faith in Him instead of fear of the giants in front of you.
Remember… our God is mighty! There is nothing that’s impossible for Him. Be blessed! Anna… ♥
“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17: 20
I always love reading your very inspiring and uplifting messages! Thank you
That’s so encouraging to hear. Thank you! Have a blessed day.
This truly spoke to my heart, its what I needed to hear today!
Thanks Anna.
I’m glad this was a timely post for you Whitney! 🙂 Have a lovely day!
Very inspiring! Appreciate your perspective.
Thank you Jonathan. Be blessed!
“Instead, look at it through God’s eyes and you will see – your situation will not change, your circumstance will remain, but you will see it in a whole new light, with a new perspective, with a different attitude and it’ll make all the difference in where God will take you in life.”
Amen. Well said! 🙂
Thanks Mel!
Thanks Anna! I am going through a huge giant right now, but I have to see the situation in God’s eyes and walk into the Promised Land! I needed that encouragement today!
Hi Kalah, Amen! Keep your eyes focused on Christ and that giant won’t be standing in your way for much longer. I will be praying for you. Be blessed dear!
Just what I needed to hear during an MS relapse day.
I’m so sorry to hear that Brooke 🙁 but I’m glad the post was what you needed to read. I will be praying for God to keep you strong in faith as you keep on trusting Him. Be blessed.
One of my favorite Bible characters. I also love the last time we see him when he recounts his history and takes on even more of a challenge. Caleb is a man’s man AND God’s man.
Yes he is! It’s encouraging to read about men like him in the Bible who live with integrity and are always pursuing what matters to God.
I just love the depth of your revelation. Very inspiring message! Thank you!
Thank you Philippa. Have a wonderful day!
God has given you a great gift Anna – keep writing 💞
Thank you Victoria. I’m glad the words God puts on my heart blesses others. I certainly can’t take any credit for coming up with them myself 🙂 Be blessed!
Very good word. Thanks!
Thank you Sue. 🙂 Be blessed!
Very inspiring message. I agree nothing is impossible for God. I would add that without His teaching and guiding, we can do nothing, apart from Him. May you have a blessed day in the Lord.
Mikey
Thanks Mikey. Hope you have a blessed day as well!
… the sweetest part of that story is “when” Caleb gets to go in is only years later….yet His attitude never changed, even as an old man he says that he is stronger than before 🙂
Thanks for this post. The thing that stood out to me was when you spoke about Caleb’s attitude. he had a different attitude compared to the other 10 spies. Our attitude in life is really important. Great post
Rolain
Thanks Rolain. Attitude really is important. Sometimes it’s the determining factor of where we will end up in life because it plays a huge role in helping us choose the steps we take and the roads we walk on.
so true Anna
That’s it Anna! I’ve forgotten I can get the perfect view by looking through the eyes of The Lord instead of through my own. Because of this post I ‘m going back to take a second look walking away with a faith filled perspective.
Be Blessed!
LaTrice
That’s great LaTrice! Our life changes drastically when we start looking at it through God’s eyes instead of our own. May He always help you see through His perspective! Be blessed!
Thanks Anna 😉
LaTrice