This passage of Scripture is an encouragement to us who are older adults, who feel that we have no more to offer the Lord, and the world.
Caleb didn't feel that way. Patiently, Caleb endured the trials of the wilderness, and waited for his opportunity to secure his inheritance, that rebellions Israel turned their back on forty years before.
*"Age did not hinder him, and giants did not frighten him. At a time in life when others were looking for security and ease, Caleb was saying. "Give me this mountain." (v.12)
My father used to tell me, when looking back on my life:"Just think of all the experience you'll have." We can take that experience, and make a difference for the Lord, in impacting our world for Him.
It is in the wisdom, and strength of the Lord, that we are able to take on new mountains of challenge. And like Caleb, we can have victory, and fulfillment in our lives.
Let's not do, as a line from the movie "Hoosiers" (1986 ) suggests: "Now, boys, don't get caught watchin' the paint dry!" GP
* Warren Wiersbe "With The Word" A Devotional Commentary - Joshua 14
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