The Church of Joy, Williamson Ga

Life is like a race. Every day when our feet hit the ground, we are pressing toward a goal, a prize. There is something we want to achieve - obtain the prize. As Christians, in our race, we need to run in such a way that others see our good works and glorify our Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16 let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. So let’s talk about that… the race set before us…

We are called to run a good race, to obtain a prize that is ETERNAL. Whatever God calls us to be or instructs us to do, there is most likely a story (sometimes many) that help us from His Word. In today's study, we find an ordinal hero, a strong runner - Caleb.

Caleb:
>Ran the same race as all the other, but not like all the others.
>Why did he get the prize?

Let's take a closer look: Numbers 13:1-14:9

What Caleb saw, experienced, & received was the same as everyone else.
>His faith was unmovable and strong
>He ran to get the prize (Joshua 14:6-15)

Did you catch that? - Caleb received his reward … 45 years later. There is much that we can draw from in this today and spend all day talking about it. But simply put, as Caleb we need to be
In the right race - on the path set before us by God (God’s path)
Courageous – not afraid of the giants.
Obedient – followed God “wholeheartedly ”
Faithful -he believed God’s promises
Persistent -he never gave u

Our closing prayer:
God, help us remember who we are in You.
Help us know and embrace Your purpose and give us the strength to do it. Lord, work in us so that others may see You and know Your love and glorify You, oh Lord. Amen

Did you catch that? - Caleb received his reward … 45 years later.
>There is much that we can draw from in this today and spend all day talking about it. But simply put, as Caleb we need to be:
1. In the right race - on the path set before us by God (God’s path)
2. Courageous – not afraid of the giants.
3. Obedient – followed God “wholeheartedly ”
4. Faithful -he believed God’s promises
5. Persistent -he never gave u