In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily Hatfield explores what it truly means to wholly follow the Lord. Looking at the powerful example of Caleb, we’re challenged to consider whether our hearts are fully aligned with God — even when standing alone.
What It Means to Wholly Follow the Lord
1. Trusting God Over Opposition
Caleb believed no obstacle was greater than God’s power — not fortified cities, not giants, not fear. When others saw impossibility, Caleb saw God’s provision.
We are reminded:
2. Standing Firm — Even Among God’s People
Sometimes opposition doesn’t come from the world, but from fellow believers.
Caleb stood against the majority report — even when it came from men who should have trusted God.
Wholly following may look like:
3. Serving Faithfully for a Lifetime
In Joshua 14:6–12, Caleb is 85 years old and still asking for the hill country filled with giants.
He declares he is just as strong and ready for battle as he was at 40.
Wholly following the Lord means:
A Warning Example: Solomon
Not everyone finishes well.
Solomon is described in 1 Kings 11:6 as one who “did not wholly follow the Lord.” Despite wisdom and blessing, Solomon allowed divided loyalties.
In contrast, David — though imperfect — is remembered as one who wholly followed the Lord:
In a culture that:
Stand firm when it’s hard.
Trust God when it’s unpopular.
Serve Him when no one else does.
There is no such thing as a sideline Christian. The wilderness generation shows us where that leads. But stepping up in faith? That’s a Caleb move. A David move.
And that’s the heart God desires.
