On the edge of Canaan, Israel faced a choice—fear or faith.... Ten spies magnified giants, but Joshua and Caleb magnified God.... This episode brings the story of Numbers 13–14 to life with KJV Scripture and Sister White’s insights, showing how God’s mercy, justice, and steadfast love still call us to trust Him today.... Will we walk by sight, or by faith?
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On the edge of Canaan, Israel stood one step away from promise—yet instead of joy, they trembled.... Instead of faith, they doubted.... This episode explores the dramatic moment in Numbers 13 and 14, when twelve spies returned with a divided report: ten magnifying giants, two magnifying God.... Their choice became a turning point, revealing the eternal struggle between fear and faith....
Through vivid storytelling, Scripture comes alive: “The LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel” (Numbers 13:1–2, KJV).... “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe” (Proverbs 29:25, KJV).... Woven throughout are the powerful words of Sister White: “Unbelief once cherished continued to grow until rebellion and defiance were revealed” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 389, 1890).... “Hope and courage are essential to perfect service for God.... These are the fruit of faith” (Prophets and Kings, p. 164, 1917)....
Joshua and Caleb’s faith rises as a voice of courage: “If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land… Only rebel not ye against the LORD” (Numbers 14:8–9, KJV).... Their trust points to the timeless truth that God’s promises outweigh impossibility.... Even when judgment came—forty years in the wilderness—mercy was revealed.... Sister White observed: “Even in their punishment His mercy was revealed” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 394, 1890)....
The episode traces God’s unwavering love: “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not” (Lamentations 3:22, KJV).... “The love of God still yearns over the one who has chosen to separate from Him” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 202, 1900).... Joshua emerges as proof that faith is not for yesterday alone, but for today and tomorrow.... His call to meditate on God’s law day and night (Joshua 1:8, KJV) shows how obedience and trust bring peace....
The story ends as it began—on the edge of promise.... The choice between fear and faith still stands before every heart.... “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7, KJV).... As Sister White assures us: “Faith is the clasping of the hand of Christ in every emergency” (Gospel Workers, p. 262, 1915)....
Join us as we uncover how Israel’s wilderness lesson still speaks today.... Their faltering, Joshua and Caleb’s courage, and God’s faithfulness all point to the same invitation: to live not by sight, but by faith....
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