“Since my servant Caleb has a different spirit and has remained loyal to me, I will bring him into the land where he has gone, and his descendants will inherit it.” —Numbers 14:24
The description of Caleb in Numbers 14:24 shows us that faithful obedience isn’t just about doing the right thing outwardly; instead, it’s about following God with an undivided heart—one that’s aligned with God’s will and desires and truly delights in carrying them out.
Yes, Caleb’s actions were dutiful, but more than that, Caleb was devoted to God. This kind of wholehearted obedience comes from a heart that’s been truly revived by God, is in sync with His ways, and is fully surrendered to His plans.
If you truly want to thrive in joyful obedience, submit your heart before God first. Ask Him to give you a “different spirit” like Caleb’s, one that’s willing and eager to follow God wholeheartedly. As we seek God in this way, our obedience will no longer feel like a burden or mere obligation but an expression of love that flows from a heart that has genuinely experienced God and His faithfulness.
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“Revived by God’s Faithfulness” (ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What would your day look like if you were to wholeheartedly follow God?