The Positive 2

Ready:

"Of the twelve who had explored the land, only Joshua and Caleb remained alive.” -- Numbers 14:38 NLT

Set:

Belief is a powerful force. Every team needs positive players and optimistic coaches who have an unwavering belief — a belief that they will fulfill their potential, belief in each other and belief that they can overcome adversity. When there's doubt and a lack of belief, this fuels fear, negativity and complaining.

In the Book of Numbers (chapters 13 and 14), we find the story of Moses and the Israelites as they are preparing to enter the Promised Land. They were delivered from 400 years of slavery and oppression, and Moses sent out 12 spies to scout out the land. Ten came back with a negative report based in fear. Two came back with a positive report rooted in faith. The Positive 2, Joshua and Caleb, remembered God’s promise and His mighty power to save and deliver His people.

In the end, the ten negative complainers were struck down with a plague and died immediately. Joshua and Caleb, along with a new generation, entered the Promised Land.

Keeping a positive attitude and remaining optimistic takes work; it’s a mental battle. You can listen to one of two voices — the “negative critic” or the “positive coach.” It’s up to you. The negative critic ignores what’s possible and instead focuses on the problems. The positive coach focuses on the power and promises of God and confronts the challenge head-on! When you hear the negative report from the naysayers, make sure they can hear your positive voice loud and clear! 

Let’s be like the Positive 2. Let’s rest on the promises in God’s Word and rely on His great power over our circumstances. 

Go:

1. Are you a positive force on your team? Or, are you a complainer?
2. Do you have a can-do spirit, even when things aren’t going your way?
3. How can you turn around the negative current of complaining and doubt?

Workout:

1 John 4:14; Romans 8:31; Philippians 4:13

Overtime:

“Lord, help me always be one of the positive two, both on the field and off. Help me to know Your promises and trust in You no matter what. Help me to always believe that You are bigger than my problems and will work all things together for my good and Your glory, Amen."

Jimmy Page