Church notes - 10th May 2020

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Romans 12:15
2 Timothy 1:17

Joshua 14

Caleb
Finishing well doesn't always happen, but it is important.
Caleb started well but he also finished well.

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Numbers 13: 26 - 14:45
Caleb believed the Israelites could take the land, because he remembered that the Lord had brought them out of Egypt and supported them in the desert. He applied the lessons of God's faithfulness in the past to the challenges he faced each day.

The ten unfaithful spies were defeated, but Caleb held onto God's promises.

Fear is a powerful motivator. Israel was paralysed with it but Caleb held onto God's promises.

Perseverence.
Caleb persevered through the 40 years in the wilderness.
Like Caleb each one of us mus persevre and not to give up.

He had a sense of purpose. Those who finish well have a sense of purpose about their life.
vs 14:2, 3

The children of those who were fearful of the inhabitants inherited the land, but they didn't.

Humility
There is no hint of a rivalry between Joshua and Caleb. Either his pride wasn't injured, or he had dealt with it in the course of the 40 years. He accepted God's timing for his reward. He waited for God's promises to be fulfilled.

Deal with pride.