In Numbers 13–14, we find the story of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan—the land God had promised to give His people. They spent forty days in the land and returned with proof of its fruitfulness. Yet, despite the evidence, only two of the twelve, Joshua and Caleb, came back with confidence in God’s Word. The other ten gave a fearful, negative report.
Their words didn’t just express caution; they directly contradicted what God had already said. God called their report evil. Why? Because it spread fear, sowed doubt, and turned the people’s hearts away from trusting Him. Joshua and Caleb saw the same land and the same people, but they responded differently. They didn’t deny the challenges; they simply chose to believe what God had promised. They spoke in line with God’s Word, not with their fears.
Unfortunately, the people believed the majority report. They wept, panicked, and even wished to return to Egypt. As a result, an entire generation missed out on the Promised Land, except for Joshua and Caleb because they believed God and held firmly to His Word.
Learn from this. No evil report should come from you. Be like Joshua and Caleb. Our opening verse says we have the same spirit of faith; we believe and therefore speak in agreement with God’s Word. What has the Word said about your health or prosperity? What has God said about your life and future? Affirm the same things in agreement with Him. Speak faith-filled words only, regardless of what your senses perceive. Hold fast to your confessions of faith, knowing that God’s Word is true and always prevails.
Speak
Dear Father, thank you for the spirit of faith at work in me. I believe your Word, and I speak in agreement with it. I walk in health, prosperity and victory; I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Amen.
