They said to Joshua, "The Lord has surely given the whole land into our hands; all the people are melting in fear because of us." Joshua 2:24
Isn't it amazing how forty years in the desert could change the heart of a nation? Desert experiences tend to do that.
The Israelites were now facing the greatest challenge of their lives - to cross the Jordan and seize God's promise. This same challenge was their parents' downfall. Forty years earlier, a group of cowardly men brought back stories of giants. Now, the stories told by those who returned were filled with hope. Their focus was completely different. Not once did the spies refer to the difficulty before them. Their entire focus was on the Lord, on His power, and on His ability to keep His promises.
So, what will be my focus?
Will I focus on the giants of my past - the very giants that were my parents' downfall? Or will I focus on the giants of the faith? Will I put my trust in the God of promises? Can I fully believe that He will never break His promise - even if all I seem to understand is promises broken?
Lord, the desert experiences make me stronger, yet I am weary of them. My heart longs to live in the lushness of Your promise. Help me to understand how the enemy melts in fear every time He hears of Your plan for me. The attacks I face are indications of the enemy's weakness. If he didn't fear losing, he would have nothing to do with me. Help me to cross over into Your will, to destroy the giants, and to take hold of Your promise. Help me to trust you. Be the focus of my heart today!