“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I give to the people of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers shall you send a man, every one a leader among them.’ So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran, according to the command of the Lord, all of them men who were heads of the people of Israel.” Numbers 13:1-3

After forty days, these men who were sent out, came back to Moses. Ten of them reported that though the land was indeed wonderful and fruitful, its inhabitants were too mighty for them to attempt entering Canaan.  Caleb and Joshua, however, were ready to believe God for victory over the Canaanites.

Due to those who were fearful, there followed forty years of wandering in the wilderness until the unbelieving generation died off. Only Caleb and Joshua would later enter the promised land.

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“And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.”  Numbers 13:30

“Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. They said to all the people of Israel, ‘The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!'” Numbers 14:6-9 NLT

“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.”  Numbers 14:24

“Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.”  Numbers 14:38

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The examples of Caleb and Joshua in the Bible promote the courage to carry through…on anything that might seem challenging; for, with God, we’re “well able,” too.

P. A. Oltrogge

“This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9 

“Fear not, for I am with you,
 be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 RSV

“The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, and makes me walk on my high places.” Habakkuk 3:19 NASB/Ryrie

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” 1 John 5:4 

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Scriptures: NKJV or as noted