WHOLE HEARTEDLY

(Because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it - Numbers 14:24). Caleb was a "wholehearted" person. He and Joshua were part of a twelve man reconnaissance team that explored the Promised Land and gave a report to Moses and the people. Caleb said, "We should go up and take possession of the Land, for we can certainly do it.(Numbers 13:30). But ten members of the team said they couldn't possibly succeed. In spite of God's promises, they saw only obstacles v.s 31-33). The team caused the people to lose heart and grumble against God, which led to forty years of wandering in the desert, But Caleb never quit. The Lord said, "Because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it" (Numbers 14:24). Forty - five years later God honored His promise when Caleb, at the age of 85, received the city of Hebron "because he followed the Lord, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly" (Joshua 14:14). Today Caleb is still inspiring us with his confidence in a God who deserves our wholehearted love, reliance, and commitment. "COMMITMENT TO CHRIST IS A DAILY CALLING" Prayer Lord, may we love you wholeheartedly Today and follow you every day of our journey on this earth. Where we have complains and doubts, Lord forgive us. Walk with us and give us a new spirit like Caleb. Amen. Rev. Faith Henry Parish minister.