In Numbers 13-14, we read about the twelve spies that Moses sent to spy the promised land. Ten of them came back with a bad report - But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large.
“We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.”
However, two of them by name Caleb and Joshua chose to give a positive report - 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.”
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.”
God was very unhappy that the ten spies and a greater number of Israelites disbelieved His power to save them, so He made sure they died before entering the promised land. On the other hand, Caleb and Joshua who spoke positively were able to enter the promised Land according to God's Word - Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.
Caleb and Joshua got what they said they will get - God helped them to possess the promised land in accordance to their faith and words. Speak what you want to see. Say what you want to get. Your words will make or mar you. So watch them!
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