Different Spirits Bring About Different Consequences

Numbers 14

Inspired thots

There is so much to glean from this chapter.

1) The people lost heart easily on hearing some frightening news about the new land they are to enter. They had a Fearful spirit. (v2). A fearful spirit is dangerous for it leads to complaints and murmurs. It brings about curses on one's self with "What -if"s. And the consequence is bad... for complaints and murmurs arising from fear reflects DISBELIEF in God and His power to save, protect and bless. Hence, God brings on the curses the people impose on themselves. (28,29)

2) Caleb had a different spirit...(6,7). He and Joshua BELIEVED God will empower them to overcome the enemy. They viewed the situation differently. They were excited at the positive aspects of the situation instead of focusing on the negative. With that the Lord promised to bless Caleb by bringing him into the land and let Caleb's descendants inherit it (24)

3) Moses had a humble and interceding spirit. He bore patiently with the complaints of his people. He even interceded for God to spare their lives. He holds no grudges against those who bear grudges against him. It is the SELF how life is lived. What others choose does not matter nor can it impact the peace in our own lives.

Better to be consistent and trusting the Lord at ALL times than to change according to the situation. The Lord is our shepherd. He will lead and guide; He will protect and provide. Wait for His timing and direction... success follows. Not when we choose our own ways.