THE LORD GAVE THE WORD

SETTLING FOR LESS?

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:28:00 +0100

“For I know the thought that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thought of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

TEXT READING: 2 Kings 4:8-17

ccording to Ephesians 6:11, one major reason you must be fully kitted with God’s Armour is to enable you overcome Satan’s tricks. He will be okay if he can get your child or money to replace God in your life. He will attack your defence system to try and make you loose control in at least one area of life. The devil may suggest to you to take it easy, that going to Heaven is not that hard, that you do not need to be so fervent all the time, when he knows Revelation 3:15-16 speaks to the contrary. He can suggest to you to pay your tithe but not all, and to give offering but not cheerfully with excuse that God understands.

Moreover, the worst lie Satan can tell you is that you are okay just as you are. That is a big lie! You are not okay as you are! If you believe Satan’s lie, he will succeed in stagnating you for life. Such people cannot improve on themselves or go beyond where they are. They cannot come closer to God because there would be no drive in that direction. Some people have surrendered to fate. They tell God that He has done enough for them already and that He should just leave them alone. They limit God by so doing because God may not do a new thing in the life of an individual unless the fellow allows Him to. God has a goal for your life but He will not forcibly implement it against your will.

In 2 Kings 4:8-17, we read of the Shunammite woman who was very wealthy and was well connected. When asked what she needed, she said she was okay as she was. But thank God for her seed which spoke for her even when she gave a wrong reply. In Genesis 39:1-10, Satan also tried to talk Joseph into turning his prosperity in Portipher’s house into his final destination. He told him since he was doing well as a slave operating as a Managing Director, he should settle down there and enjoy everything including the wife of his master, but he refused. In what way are you settling down for Satan’s lie? Repent, arise and return back to God’s original plan for your life. Don’t settle for less!

KEY POINT: The best offer Satan can ever give you is incomparable with what God has already prepared for you. Remain blessed in Jesus name. Amen!

"KEEP MOVING FORWARD"

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:05:00 +0100

Whether it is convenient with the devil or his agents or not, God will move you forward on every side this month in Jesus name. Delays and stagnation is not your portion. God said through Moses to Israel in Exodus 14,

"Tell my people to go forward"

Have you tried running forward and looking backward at the same time? It is almost impossible to run effectively forward and look backward at the same time. You might even bump into something that might hurt you along the line. That is how difficult it is for people that are dwelling on their past and expect to move forward. Stop looking at where you have been and start looking at where you can be. You must understand that you can never change the past; you can only work on your future. The devil will make you dwell on your past, so that he can succeed slowing you down.

You must understand that we have all made mistakes in the past and we are most likely going to make more without knowing it. Every great man or woman out there that seems to be glowing today has made terrible mistakes in the past; even more mistakes than you have ever made. Oh!! I know you might say things like, "At least he did not have a child while in high School… or at least he does not have this disease that I am battling with… or at least she went to a better school than I did... or he comes from a rich home and it would be easier for him. etc" Maybe you should try to interview them, and you will find out that they even made more terrible mistakes than you did. The difference is that they did not dwell on those mistakes, they kept on moving forward. The thoughts of your past will only slow you down and mess you up the more. You need to forget about those disappointments right now and forge ahead. You need to know is that the thoughts of your past disappointments are directly from the devil and the bible says in James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and will flee from you. God bless you!

I WORK FOR GOD, NOT MAN

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:41:00 +0100

"Servants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you as pleasers of men, but in simplicity of purpose [with all your heart] because of your reverence for the Lord and as a sincere expression of your devotion to Him. Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:22-24) Amplifier

This message is a confirmation of what God has kept in the kitty with counsel to create the balance between the life tripod: work, family and you. Sometimes we appear to be burnt out because of pressure, dissatisfaction, chaos and lack of fulfillment. Here is God's counsel concerning you:

Take Your Case to God: Some of the matters that plague our heart include dissatisfaction in the workplace with regards to promotion delay, denial, under employment, under estimated in terms of remuneration, many are insulted, some complain about their difficult bosses, just because it is time to experience the frustration about work. Some also complain that their work place, whether self-employed, or employee, we discover that where we work just does not cut the mark. There must always be something that would make it imperfect. They all have their own issues but we mostly concentrating on the problems rather than the problem. Some complain about lack of recognition, under-worked, overworked, etc. but the scripture says that when we come we must come with thank giving even as we take our case to God. Do not allow your circumstance to take away your joy. Keep trusting in God.

Obey Your Master: We must obey our masters in the flesh whether he or she is wrong. Sometimes, we think we are smarter than our boss. Truly you may be smarter, more intelligent, but no boss would want to be told he or she is slow. These are spiritual matters. Colossians 3:22 told us that, “we must obey our masters in all things with singleness of heart without eye service.” In everything you do, secularly or in church, you do it for God. If you want to grow in everything, respect the hierarchy. 1 Timothy 6:1 says, “we should obey our masters so we do not give shame to God.” Wherever you are if you do not follow authority, you bring shame to God. Titus 2:9 says, “we should obey without arguing.” The spirit of humility and obedience, the Lord would give to us in Jesus’ name. Amen

Do All Things Joyfully: This is the way unto greatness. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatsoever ye do, do it unto the Lord joyfully as unto the Lord, not unto man.” You must humble yourself before God so he could lift you up. So do whatsoever you are told to do not minding anything that is brought your way. You must decide that regardless of who you are working for or with, the motive behind it and regardless of what the task, the grace to do it heartily, the Lord will give in Jesus’ name.

Desire More But Learn to Rest in the Lord: Work harder, stay harder, stay pure, do not defile yourself, seek greener pastures but wait for God’s time. Every blessing that God has for you is for an appointed time. It always has a date attached to it. Some hurry to quickly to go get big jobs but today they have faded away. Also we need to be cautious about decisions we take and we must not be swayed by the glamour. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, “He makes all things beautiful in His time.” Regardless of the carrot, discuss it with God before you take a step. Hebrews 4:10-11 says, “He that has ceased from his labour has entered into the rest of the Lord.” May the Lord not allow us to go ahead of Him or to run ahead of Him in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Don’t Trade a Way Your Gold: We should be careful what we wish for and how hard we wish for it. Be careful who we envy? Psalm 106:15 says, “Some do not allow God to rest, God granted their request but sent leanness to their souls.” Please Pray Like This: Father helps me to rest in you regardless of situation and circumstance. Help me to look up to you in all situations. I surrender my labour and my entire life to you. Thank you Jesus!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION: If Elijah with his legs could overtook Ahab who was on a horse, then, this year you will overtake those who have gone ahead of you. You will overtake those who are more talented and intelligent than you. You will overtake those who are more gifted than you. You will overtake those who are more connected than you. Your God will restore those wasted years.

Whether it is convenient for the enemy or not, you will overtake your superiors. And despises shall become the celebrated, the servant shall become the master, the poor shall become the performer, and the zero man/woman shall become the Hero… Now, the power of God will come upon your life, you will overpower lions in their den, and you shall paralyze any power that is working against your destiny, in the name of Jesus Christ. If you believe this, say a powerful Amen!

Beloveth, please don’t forget to leave your comment of faith below. God bless you as you. Amen!

SELF FULFILLING PROPHECY

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:11:00 +0100

Knowing this, what you say about yourself and about your situation in the midst of a crisis is of keen interest to both God and the devil. It does not matter what anybody may say about you; what matters is what God hears from you and what He says concerning your destiny, which will determine your future. Beloveth, your confessions affect your receipts.

The Spirit of the Lord is saying to somebody here right now. He says, "You shall decide and decree a thing, and it shall be establish for you; and the light of God's favour shall shine upon your ways, says the Word of God" (Job 22:28). Therefore I make a decree upon your life that throughout this week, anything you say to go will go and whatever you say to come will come because your God will honour the word of your mouth, in Jesus' name.

Brethren If you believe, I wants you to 'Like' & write your 'Comment' of faith here, in Jesus' name.

“TALITHA CUMI”

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:41:00 +0100

t is with great joy that I welcome you to this page. You have laid your fingers on the keys that lead you to a distinctive ministry on the move. Its sole aim is to see this generation swept by God’s wave of salvation, and that every believer reaches his destiny.

Moreover, I have a word for you; the Lord said your days of weeping are over. If Jesus could speak to the damsel that was dead “Talitha cumi”, and straightway the damsel arose, and walked. (Mark 5:41-42) He also spoke to the wind “Peace, be still” and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39-41)

Beloveth, that means every difficult situation around you since the beginning of this very month will hear the Word of Jesus Christ today, and obey. Therefore, I stand on the word of God and by the power of God vested in me; I hereby Prophesy over your life, health, business, career, ministry, marriage and everything that surround you, they shall hear the Word of God today and there shall be total restoration and breakthroughs in your life, in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

If you believe it, Leave you comment and say a louder Amen!

Evangelist Odunayo Falana (www.wolemministry.webs.com)

“God Will Not Forget You”

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:21:00 +0100

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee” (Isaiah 49:15).

od never becomes preoccupied or neglectful toward one of His children. God said it would be more likely for a nursing mother to forget the infant at her breast than for Him to forget one of His children! The nursing mother has a keen sensitivity to her baby. Even if the infant is in another room the mother's senses are in tune with her child. The mother knows when it is time to feed and care for the child. The mother never becomes so preoccupied with other things that she neglects the needs of her child.

It is fitting that God chose this imagery to describe how He looks after His people, for He (God) is more sensitive to the needs of His children than even the most loving mother. He anticipates every cry for help. Even before we can call out in need, God is responding with His answer. The book of Isaiah chapter 65:24 says, “And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” This is one of the most comforting promises God has given to us: that He will never forget us.

Beloved, are you so confused and devastated in your place of work (Office)? Is your marriage been frustrated by strange men or women? Is it your business or career? Are you a faithful worker in the church? Are you a minister that looks after your members that God has given to you to oversee? The Lord said, I should tell you that your reward will soon come and the whole world will rejoice with you this year, in Jesus’ name. Amen! Don't let the difficulties you are facing right now convince you that God has forgotten you. Don't ever assume that God is more concerned with the needs of other more significant or more spiritual people than He is with yours. Know this: Psalms 37 verse 1 says, “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.” The progress of other people doesn't mean that you’re failing. I pray for you, your expectations shall never be cut-off this year, in the name of Jesus. Amen!

The Scripture teaches that God looks upon you with the same love, interest, and concern as a nursing mother would look upon her baby. It should reassure you to know that your Father (GOD) loves you like that! I pray, the windows of Heaven will open for your sake right now and your needs shall be met by God this week, in the mighty name of Jesus (Amen)

Finally beloved, the Lord said I should tell you that, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Luke 12:31; Matthew 6:33) I’ll like to use this medium to invite you to the king of Kings’ Palace (Kingdom of God). If you are ready to accept Jesus or if you know that you were once born-again but now you are a backslider, then pray this prayer with me; “Father in the name of Jesus, I come to you knowing that I am a sinner; I confess my sins (mention the one you can readily remember and repent of them); have mercy upon me and forgive me my sins. I accept Jesus as my Lord and Personal Savior Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus. Thank you Father, in Jesus name I pray. Amen! If you say this prayer sincerely, your sins will be forgiven you and you will start life like a new born baby. Beloved, I urge you that, you remember God in all things.

Please Read this out loud: O Lord, as it is written, let me be crown with a crown of glory and a royal diadem in the hand of my Maker this month, in the mighty name of Jesus. I declare, the light of God is in me. Darkness cannot abide in me and cannot overshadow me. The light of God shall be seen over me and all eyes shall see it together, in the name of Jesus (Amen).

Written by, Evangelist Odunayo Falana (www.word-online.webs.com)

"Nothing Will Be Impossible"

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:37:00 +0100

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”—Luke 1:37

The angel Gabriel told Mary that God was planning to do something humanly impossible. All human logic would agree that a virgin could not give birth to a child. It was impossible. Yet this is exactly what was to happen. When God speaks of doing the impossible, it is no longer absurd. When was the last time God did the impossible in your life? When was the last time God spoke to you about what

He wanted to do and you were scared to death by its magnitude?

God still does the impossible! Too often we acknowledge our belief that God can do whatever He wants, then we add a safety clause: “But I just don't think God will do that with me!” We become practical atheists, believing that God can perform miracles but never expecting a miracle in our own lives.

God wanted to bring salvation to all of humanity. It is critical that Mary not only believed God could perform a miracle but also adjusted her life to the awesome work He planned to do through her. The difference between a Christian and a moral person is the divine. The difference between a church and a social club is the miraculous. Some can duplicate the morality of a Christian, but no one can reproduce the miraculous that should be a part of the Christian experience. Do you believe that nothing is impossible for God?

A PLACE OF PRAYER

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:20:00 +0100

Dear Friend,

Today is going to be a day of breakthrough in your life!

You've been praying, interceding, petitioning God for something that has been weighing on your heart. You may have begun to think it wasn't going to happen. Well, I am standing in faith with you today, knowing that . . . Ye shall receive it!

It's not wrong to desire things from God; you can approach Him in prayer with the desires of your heart. 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 says that the Spirit of God reveals to you the things that God is preparing for you. You may not have seen it in the natural, but it is being revealed to your spirit.

That means when you spend time with God, it is the Holy Spirit giving you that desire, those dreams, that passion. It's time for you to start believing what He's telling you so you can receive!

Know this: Seeds of faith sown in prayer will always reap a harvest. And your harvest is coming in due season. But first there are some things you need to realize in order to receive what you've been praying for . . . Give God your desires.

Too many believers have given up on the desires of their heart. They don't want anything anymore. Somewhere along the way they stopped asking God for His goodness.

Recapture that hunger. Recapture that desire. Recapture that spiritual appetite? for more, Get in your prayer closet.

We need to get back to that place of prayer. When you pray, God will show you what desires are of Him and what desires are of the flesh. When your desires have been purged through the fire of prayer, watch out! Get ready to receive. Believe you have it.

Jesus said to believe first and then you can receive. Faith precedes provision. You can't receive something in the natural until you've received it first in the spirit.

Desire, pray, and believe. Then ye shall receive it! You're blessed. Amen!

“Buy...Without Money”

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:31:00 +0100

SCRIPTURE READING: “If any one thirst let him come to me and drink. He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:37-38).

eloved, Jesus is calling you today and wants to give you Water, Life, Eternal Life. He calls: “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come; buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why do you spend money for what is not bread...” (Isaiah 55:1-2). Friend, how many times did you try to change yourself? How many times did you try to be a better person? How many times did you try to be what you like to be? And how many times did you find that you are not able to do that 100%? Today you can have real Life! Today you can have Eternal Life! Jesus said: “If any one thirst let him come to me and drink. He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38).

The same call of Isaiah 55, JESUS is calling you right now!

He says, “WAIT and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come; buy priceless and spiritual wine and milk without money and without price, simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing.”

Beloved, Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what do not satisfy? Hearken diligently to the Lord, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].

Incline your ear to submit and consent to the divine will and come to the Lord; hear and your soul will revive; and He will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy, kindness, goodwill and compassion as He promised to David, likewise He will promise you. Give ear and come to the Lord; listen, that you may live. Jesus will make an everlasting covenant with you, See, the Lord has made you a witness to His people and a ruler and commander of the peoples. Behold, the Lord said; you shall call nations that you know not, and nations that do not know you shall run to you because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified Himself in you, saith the Lord.

Beloved, seek, inquire and require the Lord while He may be found now, [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near now. Repent from your wicked ways and let your heart think of those things that are righteous and glorify God; return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for you, and to our God, for He will multiply to you His abundant pardon. Amen!

Knowing This! For God's thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, His ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than your ways and His thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall God's Word be that goes forth out of His mouth: it shall not return to Him void without producing any effect or useless, but it shall accomplish that which He please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which the Lord sent it to do in your life and family.

The Lord said; "You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands, saith the Lord. Amen!

Finally, Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name of renown, for an everlasting sign of jubilant exaltation and memorial to His praise, which shall not be cut off, Saith the Lord. (AMP) Amen!

God calls everyone today to come to Him. He is the only Source of Life. Today, you can buy that Water WITHOUT MONEY AND WITHOUT PRICE. These are some promises of Jesus, which can be yours if only you are ready to accept Him as your Lord and Personal Saviour. You have nothing to lose but more than you can ever imagine gaining if you accept Jesus Christ today. Without Him you are nothing, but in Him you are a King, a priest of God and have direct access to God the Father. If you are ready to accept Him or if you know that you have once born-again but now you are a backslider, then pray this prayer with me: “Father in the name of Jesus, I come to you knowing that I am a sinner; I confess my sins (mention the one you can readily remember now and repent of them), have mercy upon me and forgive me my sins. I accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus. Thank you Father, in Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen!

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Beloved, you can determine how you want to be remembered. God has a mandate for your life......fulfill it! Matthew 25:14-29

"ALCOHOL AND IMMORALITY"

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:35:00 +0100

"Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things." (Proverbs 23:33)

TEXT READING: Proverbs 23:29-35

Ephesians 5:18 says you should be so full of the Spirit and not with wine. That means, you should be so full of the Spirit that there will be no room for any spirit of liquor to occupy. If you are not full of the Holy Spirit and you drink beer or alcohol, you cannot avoid confusion. Those who take alcohol will most likely find sexual sins attractive. Some of them have as a result gone into incestuous intercourse with their daughters or relatives or even rape. Alcohol makes one more vulnerable to sexual sins. If you were struggling with your flesh and you start taking alcohol, you will descend into a deeper level of bondage. Verse 33 of today's reading says, "Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things."

Some Christians will build their personal house and instead of creating a prayer room there, they will have a bar where they will stock different kinds of wines. When you try to dissuade them, even their wives will rise up in defense. Don't be surprise to find that they are already having mistresses outside, and if care is not taken, the strange women that are now more appealing to them may drive away their legitimate wife and take over. That shall not be your portion in Jesus' name!

The truth is, any Christian sister who allows her husband to drink alcohol is simply setting the stage for strange things to happen in her home. Is your husband saying, 'it is just a little harmless sip once in a long while'. Remember a little occasional sip today will become an uncontrollable gush tomorrow. Be warned!

In addition, having a bar in a Christian home completely negates the ethics of godliness. It is an invitation to the spirit of liquor to have its permanent above in that house. That house will no longer have peace! Having a bar in your home is having an altar for Satan in that home. You can be sure that the Holy Spirit will simply step aside. Believers' homes should be identified by the serenity of the place and by the provision of a prayer room for God. You should have an altar where God will meet with you daily. If you don't convert your bar or one of your rooms into such an altar for the King of kings today!

Key Point: If you truly want Jesus Christ living in your house, remove all thrones you have created for the devil.

Beloved, only you can determined how you want to be remembered. God has a mandate for your life....fulfill it!

The God of Second Chances

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:58:00 +0100

“But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there just as He told you.” (Mark 16:7)

oes God give second chances to those who have failed Him? He certainly did so for Peter. Peter had proudly announced that he was Jesus' most reliable disciple (Matthew 26:33). Yet Peter not only fled with the other disciples in the moment of crisis, but also blatantly denied he even knew Jesus (Matthew 26:69–75). Peter failed so miserably that he went out into the night and wept bitterly (Luke 22:62).

How compassionate the risen Christ was to Peter! The angel gave the women at the tomb special instructions to let Peter know that He was raised. Jesus took Peter aside to allow him the opportunity to reaffirm his love and commitment (John 21:15–17). The risen Lord also chose Peter as His primary spokesman on the day of Pentecost, when three thousand people were added to the church.

God's desire is to take you from where you are and bring you to where He wants you to be. When He found His defeated followers hiding together in an upper room, Jesus' first word was “Peace” (John 20:19). Jesus' first words to you after you fail may also be “peace.” Jesus will find you in despair and bring you peace. Then, He will reorient you to Himself so that you can believe Him and follow Him. Don't give up if you have failed your Lord or people around you. Remember what happened to Peter. God has not yet finished developing you as a disciple. God bless you.

PRAYER POINT: O Lord Jesus, Your love and Your mercy endures forever. Even though our own love is often so shallow, when we intercede for Your mercy on our lives you bring across our path, O Lord, grant me a second chance to serve You better, Thank You for answering my prayer. Amen!

"No One Can Prevent You"

tope2006@yahoo.com (Odunayo Falana) — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:40:00 +0100

TEXT READING: "Only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive of those men who went to scout out the land." (Numbers 14:38)

he decisions and disobedience of others will not cancel God's will for you. Other people's actions will affect you, but no one can prevent what God wants to do in and through you. Joshua and Caleb trusted God and yet were forced to wander in a wilderness for forty years because of the fear and disbelief of others.

Have you ever felt that someone was thwarting God's will for you? Perhaps someone kept you from getting a job or earning a promotion. Perhaps the government would not approve your application or a committee disagreed with your recommendation. Do you believe that mere man can stop God from accomplishing His purposes in your life?

God did everything He intended to do in the lives of Joshua and Caleb. His primary assignment for them had not been to enter the Promised Land but rather to serve as godly leaders for their people. Joshua and Caleb could not lead the people if they were in the Promised Land by themselves while the people were still wandering in the wilderness! God kept these leaders in a position where they could exert a godly influence upon their nation, and, as a result, they became models of spiritual leadership for generations to come. Even so, God ultimately brought Caleb and Joshua into the Promised Land just as He had said. They had been delayed but not thwarted. Be assured of this: No one can hinder God from carrying out His plans for your life. Once God sets something in motion, no one can stop it (Isa. 46:11). God bless you. Amen!