Joshua and Caleb had faith in God – and they entered the Promised Land. It was Jesus Himself who said, “According to your faith be it unto you” (Matt. 9:29). The promises of God concerning Canaan Land, flowing with milk and honey, were to all Israel, but because of unbelief the great mass of the people entered not in.
Joshua and Caleb were so engrossed with God, they believed Him so fully and followed Him so closely, that when the time came for entering the Promised Land they were ready to go in. They counted God well able to give them that which He had promised. Their minds and hearts were stayed on God and not on conditions or circumstances or people.
The one hundred and twenty before Pentecost counted God faithful and they tarried until they were endued with power from on high. The Spirit of God is stirring many of us today to pray for revival. Let us follow the leadings of the Spirit and pray in faith for God to come forth. Let us “exhort one another daily” to work for, pray for, and believe for a mighty work of God in these last days.
Jesus is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. Let us remember this. Others have prayed through in past days. Why have we not? God is faithful. His promises are sure. Let us only believe.
What is really needed is a Gideon’s band to break through, a “120” to believe God, “three mighty men” to go through the hosts, not today of Philistines, but hosts of darkness, and get this water of life, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that our Shepherd King may “pour it out” (2 Sam. 23:16; Eph. 6:12).
Pioneers are needed who love God and will believe His promises as did Joshua and Caleb. Let us not argue over fine points of doctrine, but let us all unite to “pray for rain” (Zech. 10:1). Let us love one another and pray for God to have His way and send a mighty Holy Ghost revival that will make us “one” (John 17:20-23).
This article was written by W. C. Moore and is taken from the Herald Of His Coming.
