How can we trust God for our "inheritance" like Caleb in Joshua 14:15? Caleb’s Moment of Triumph Joshua 14:15 records the climax of Caleb’s long wait: “And the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war.” Behind that simple line lies forty-five years of unwavering confidence that God would keep His word (see vv. 6-14). Caleb’s Heart: Three Pillars of Trust • Undiluted memory of God’s promise – Numbers 14:24; Joshua 14:10. • Unbroken obedience – “he followed the LORD fully” (Joshua 14:14). • Unfading courage – He asked for the hill country still infested with giants (Joshua 14:12). Our Inheritance in Christ • A share in the kingdom (Colossians 1:12). • Adoption and sonship (Romans 8:17). • “An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Caleb’s parcel of Hebron foreshadows these eternal, literal realities. Steps to Trust God for Your Inheritance Today 1. Anchor your confidence in clear Scripture promises. • Ephesians 1:11 – “In Him we were also chosen…” • 2 Peter 1:4 – “He has given us His very great and precious promises…” 2. Keep rehearsing God’s past faithfulness. Caleb never let forty-five silent years erase Kadesh-barnea. 3. Walk in wholehearted obedience; partial obedience breeds partial confidence. 4. Face present “giants” with the same Word that guaranteed the future. 5. Persevere until God’s timing unfolds; delay never cancels inheritance. 6. Receive your portion gratefully and then steward it for His glory (Joshua 14:13). Scriptures to Strengthen Your Confidence • Hebrews 6:12 – “Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” • Psalm 37:34 – “Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land.” • Isaiah 46:11 – “Indeed, I have spoken; I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it.” • Revelation 21:7 – “The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.” Closing Reflection Caleb believed exactly what God said, waited exactly as long as God required, and received exactly what God promised. Trust Him the same way, and your inheritance—spiritual now and physical in the kingdom to come—is as secure as His unbreakable word. |
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