13In accordance with the Lord’s command to him, Joshua gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion in Judah—Kiriath Arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) - P52
17Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Aksah to him in marriage.
18One day when she came to Othniel, she urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, "What can I do for you?"
19She replied, "Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water." So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.
- P53
God promised land to Caleb as a reward for trusting in His promise when others dismissed it. However, Caleb, now eighty-five years old, still has to fight for the land promised to him. He defeats the Anakites—the very people whom Caleb’s fellow spies said would be too strong to defeat forty-five years ago (see Num. 13:28). With the help of his nephew, Caleb also conquers the town of Kiriath Sepher. - P54
When God makes a promise to us, we may have to wait a long time to see it fulfilled. We may also have to face seemingly impossible limitations. - P54
Rather than give in to doubt, let us trust that God will give us the patience, strength, and help we need to receive what He has promised. - P54
When God promises us His blessings, He invites us toHisactively receive what we need while we wait.
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This is a gracecan even transform the "defeats" of life into opportunities for His goodpurposes. - P55
Dear God, thank you for Your promises and provision that give me the courage to face my adversities. Do not let me grow complacent with the gifts You gave me but show me how to use Your gifts and breakthroughs to grow and help others grow in faith. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P55
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