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The Secret Long Life and Vitality

By March 14, 2015March 27th, 2015No Comments

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said. Joshua 14:12 KJV

This was the testimony of Caleb, a remarkable man at the age of 85. He, along with Joshua, had been among the 12 spies Moses had sent into the land 40 years earlier. They alone of their peers still lived, while the others all died in the wilderness due to unbelief. His faith in God’s ability had not diminished with time. Through the eyes of faith he saw challenges differently than most, and was therefore still prepared to take on mountains and giants. Despite his age, he still wanted what God had promised him. That was the secret to his long life and vitality. He knew what God was able to do and was willing to trust Him to the end. Caleb finished his course well, and is a good example to follow.

Lord, help be to finish my course as Caleb did, claiming Your promises and stepping out in faith to the very end. Even now, help me to see my mountains and giants through the eyes of faith, trusting You, Your ability, and Your promises.