The Jesus Bible Reading Planনমুনা

CALEB

Caleb, because of his faithfulness and obedience to God, was given entrance into the land and the glorious inheritance God pledged to his people — a gift that was squandered by those of Caleb’s generation. Over the ensuing decades, Caleb watched as all of his contemporaries died in the wilderness. Surely Caleb doubted the promise of God as he wandered in the wilderness, observed the hard-heartedness of the people and watched person after person die under the judgment of God. Would God be faithful to give the people this long-awaited land? If so, would he remember Caleb and grant him an inheritance among the people?

Like Caleb, Christians today await the fulfillment of God’s promises. In a fallen world, it can be easy to question whether God’s plan is unfolding as intended, whether Christ will return and whether he will remember his children when he does. The faithfulness of God to remember Caleb serves as an encouragement of God’s care for every person who longs for his coming (2Pe 3:11 – 13).

Jesus, help me to follow Caleb’s example—to be faithful and obedient, even in the face of hardship. When I question or doubt, fill my heart with your peace and hope. Amen.