Read: Numbers 13:26-14:10

By faith [Moses] forsook Egypt,
…for he endured as seeing Him
who is invisible. -Heb. 11:27

Several months ago, I visited two professing
Christians who were terminally ill. I was struck by
their contrasting attitudes. One man was glum and quite
listless even when I read Scripture and prayed and spoke
about our hope in Christ. His spiritual eyesight seemed
dim.

When I visited the other man, I found him talking
cheerfully with two of his granddaughters. He expressed
his desire that they would have a good life, and he
urged them to live for Jesus. This man had 20/20
spiritual vision. By faith he saw the invisible God as
he was facing death.

We read of similar responses in Numbers 13 and 14.
Twelve spies had been sent out to explore the Promised
Land. All 12 saw the lush, green, fertile areas. It
was truly a land of great agricultural promise. But 10
of them were intimidated by the size and number of the
hostile people who lived there. They said it would be
foolhardy to invade. The other two spies, Joshua and
Caleb, insisted that with the Lord on their side they
could take the territory. By faith they saw God beyond
the obstacles.

What do we focus on? Do we see only the size of our
problems, or do we see the greatness of our God? Only
He can give us 20/20 spiritual vision.
-Herbert Vander Lugt

The eyes of faith when fixed on Christ
Give hope for what’s ahead,
But focus on life’s obstacles
And faith gives way to dread. -DJD

IN EVERY DIFFICULTY
YOU CAN FIND AN OPPORTUNITY.

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