Be known as one who TRUST GOD!

What character traits do people think of when they hear your name?
Do you recognize these names?
Shammua, Shaphat, Igal, Palti, Gaddiel, Gaddi, Ammiel, Sethur, Nahbi, Geuel are names most will not recognize and when I remind you who they are your thoughts will most likely be negative.

These 10 men looked at obstacles and giants as problems and sources of fear, but two other men were with them and they saw the same things, but through eyes and with a heart that trusted in God. Caleb and Joshua and those above were the 12 spies sent out into Canaan to see what this land looked like, how fertile it was, what the strengths of their enemies were and to bring back a sample of the fruit.

All 12 of these men were leaders in their tribe and all saw the same thing. They brought back a cluster of grapes so big it had to be carried on a pole between two men (Numbers 13), and all were impressed with the land.

Ten whose names we don’t remember saw it and said that “We went in to the land where you sent us; and it certainly does flow with milk and honey, and this is its fruit; Nevertheless, the people who live in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large; and moreover, we saw the descendants of Anak (giants) there.” Numbers 13:27-28

Joshua and Caleb saw the giants, the fortified cities and the numbers of the enemy, but they kept their focus on God and they trusted Him. Have this same character that loves and trust God. If your eyes become fixed on your problems then you will be defeated or not even get into the battle. If you believe the promise you can see victory. Caleb said, “We should by all means go up and take possession of it, for we will surely overcome it.” Numbers 13:30

God had PROMISED this land to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel) and their descendants with an unconditional promise over and over and Joshua and Caleb believed the promise. They believed God is able and that He would provide the victory.
Jesus, by the cross and resurrection, brought us victory and freedom. Freedom to love and obey Him and to go in and possess the blessings He says we have.

“…His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3

In Christ there is victory with obedience just as once Joshua took the people into the land of Cana. There are battles and it wasn’t easy and there were failures when they sinned, but there was the possession of the promise when they listened to God and obeyed Him. You can have a life of freedom and victory if you will love, trust, listen and obey God now. Jesus said that if we love Him we WILL obey Him (John 14:15), so if you have a problem with your problems, find out where you are not loving and trusting and obeying God. Get to know and love Him and watch what He does in and through you as you walk in what He has for you (Eph. 2:10).

Let your name be known as a man or woman of God who knows Him and whose character reflects the God that lives in you!