"we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight."
Numbers 13:33 NKJV
Moses had sent out twelve men to spy out the land of Canaan in preparation to the Israelites going over to this Promised Land. On their return, Caleb and Joshua gave good reports about the place. Caleb said 'Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.' v30. However, the other ten gave a bad report, 'We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.' v31 and v33 'There we saw the giants (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.' These two statements are self-fulfilled prophecies. They saw themselves as weak and, therefore, felt that others would too and, because of their attitude, the people would see their negativity.
God sees us as winners and over-comers, but many times people see us the way we see ourselves - weak and incapable. Attitudes rule our lives. Our outlook on life is either, 'I can do this' or 'I can't do this'. Our attitude has the power to help us through whatever we face or, bury us underneath them. What about you? Do you have a Grasshopper mentality or a Giant killer mentality? In other words, whose report do you believe?
Achievers are not avoiders. Achievers find solutions to the problems of life and thus, discover a tremendous power within themselves: 'You are of God little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world' 1 John 4:4. The Lord Jesus Christ lives in your heart, without Him you can do nothing (John 15:5), with Him, you can do all things through Him who strengthens you. (Phil 4:13). YOU ARE ABLE!
What are you facing right now? Like we have seen from this account in Numbers 13, we, as Christians, see things through faith-filled eyes, where other people - some believers and unbelievers always appear to live on doubt or even fear. They are not risk takers, in fact, some fail to do anything risky, staying locked in their comfort zone. Consequently. they feel that you should be this way too, However, if God is giving you a nudge to do a particular thing, then do it. If you continue to listen to doubters, you'll never go anywhere. Remember, God sees you as a winner and Jesus lives in your heart and He is greater than the devil - who will do all he can to stop you carrying out God's work.
If this has given you the nudge that you have been praying for, then get out and do it. You have a mission to carry out!
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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