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Why Wait?, April 11
Numbers 13:30-14:10
Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.
Numbers 13:30
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It was Caleb’s faith in God that gave him courage; that ... enabled him to
stand boldly and unflinchingly in defense of the right. From the same exalted
source, the mighty General of the armies of heaven, every true soldier of the
cross of Christ must receive strength and courage to overcome obstacles that
often seem insurmountable.... Those who would do their duty must be ever
ready to speak the words that God gives them, and not the words of doubt,
discouragement, and despair....
While the doubting ones talk of impossibilities, while they tremble at the
thought of high walls and strong giants, let the faithful Calebs, who have “another
spirit,” come to the front. The truth of God, which bringeth salvation, will go
forth to the people if ministers and professed believers will not hedge up its way,
as did the unfaithful spies....
Human agencies are to be employed in this work. Zeal and energy must be
intensified; talents that are rusting from inaction must be pressed into service.
The voice that would say, “Wait; do not allow yourself to have burdens imposed
upon you,” is the voice of the cowardly spies. We want Calebs now who will
press to the front—chieftains in Israel who with courageous words will make a
strong report in favor of immediate action. When the selfish, ease-loving, panic-
stricken people, fearing tall giants and inaccessible walls, clamor for retreat,
let the voice of the Calebs be heard, even though the cowardly ones stand with
stones in their hands, ready to beat them down for their faithful testimony
It is when the unbelieving cast contempt upon the Word of God that the
faithful Calebs are called for. It is then that they will stand firm at the post of
duty, without parade, and without swerving because of reproach. The unbelieving
spies stood ready to destroy Caleb. He saw the stones in the hands of those who
had brought a false report, but this did not deter him; he had a message, and he
would bear it. The same spirit will be manifested today by those who are true to
God
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Testimonies for the Church 5:378-383
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Selected Messages 2:369
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