But when the men who had gone up with [Caleb] said, "We can't attack those people, they are stronger than we are." Numbers 13:31 NIV Bible
This paraphrased passage is when Moses sent twelve Israelites, one from each of the twelve tribes, over into the Promised Land, at the Lord God's command. This is because the people were hesitant to go over into it without having someone check it out first. They wanted a Money-Back Guarantee first, before venturing over. Ten of the twelve Israelites came back and said we can't go over there, they are tall like giants, and much too strong for us. The people got frightened and vowed not to go over into the Promised Land, which bought about lots of consequences with it. With refusing to take the risks to go to the Promised Land of milk and honey, that Lord had especially prepared for them, they spent forty years in the wilderness, for being a stubborn stiff-necked people unwilling to trust the Lord God.
Sometimes, I feel like these stubborn, stiff-necked people. I have been reluctant to move forward on things that the Lord God has on my heart, and I want a Money-Back Guarantee first, before doing so! You would think that after the Lord allowed an 80 pound weight loss, and the vast majority of it staying off for over 30 years, I wouldn't have any doubts about anything the Lord asks me to do. I am embarrassed to say that isn't usually the case.
If the Lord leads me to share my faith with others, He has a definite plan and I shouldn't be so hesitant! Fortunately for me, the Lord God brings me back and refocuses me when I'm reluctant to do His will. This has happened so many times, and the Lord is refocusing me, I am humbled that I've done it, yet again. Why do I feel like I need a Money-Back Guarantee first, before taking risks?
