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Why Wait?, July 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....
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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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