Joshua 15:14 From Hebron Caleb drove out three Anakites….
Today has me thinking about what it means to be bold in Christ. Boldness, according to Google, means “willingness to take risks…; confidence or courage.” As I mentioned yesterday, I don’t feel bold in Christ, but as a dear friend reminded me, claiming God’s promises, even when it feels like desperation, can be incredible boldness.
Joshua 15:16 And Caleb said, “I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.”
Maybe when desperation leads me to say, “Lord, I believe You are here because You promised You would never leave me nor forsake me. I believe You are holding me securely even though the world feels like it is falling apart at the seams because You told me repeatedly to be strong and courageous.” Maybe KNOWING that He is with me in my darkness because it’s the only thing I have to cling to, the only truth I will not abandon, maybe THAT is the ultimate boldness.
Joshua 15:18 One day when she came to Othniel, she urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What can I do for you?”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for dear friends who engage me in important contemplation about You. Thank You for opening my eyes to this new view of boldness. You say that You will turn my ashes into beauty, Lord, and by turning my desperation into boldness in You, I catch a glimpse of how You work. Thank You. Draw me closer. Amen.
Joshua 15:19 She replied, “Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.
Have a blessed day.
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