First published at 04:08 UTC on February 18th, 2021.
Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day (45 years back); for thou (Joshua) heardest in that day how the Anakims (giants) were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I…
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Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day (45 years back); for thou (Joshua) heardest in that day how the Anakims (giants) were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.
• Age is no barrier.
“and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old.”
85.
Now.
Energetic.
Vibrant.
Bright-eyed.
Witty.
Sharp.
Focused on the reward.
Finishing stronger.
Now therefore give me this mountain,
• 4-fold foundation
Confidence continued on believe in a promise, and the Promiser Himself. Notice the quadruple-emphasis on the LORD.
“Now THEREFORE (founded on the clear promise from the LORD) give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day … if so be the LORD will be with me, … as the LORD said.
“And Moses sware on that day (45 years back, when Caleb and Joshua first spied out the Promised Land), saying (to Caleb), Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy children's for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the LORD my God.”
Give us the spirit of Caleb.
Conquer our giants.
Focus on the Reward.
Believe the Rewarder.
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