When it was time for the children of Israel to possess the promise land they panicked in fear, because there were giants in that land. "There we saw the giants (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight" (Numbers 13:33 ).  When the Lord Jesus Christ makes you a promise there is no power in existence that can stop it but you by taking your eyes off of Jesus.  The circumstance may be impossible to you by your own strength and resources.  When we trust and follow Jesus there is nothing impossible with God.  Our power is in Him and through the name of Jesus Christ.  Caleb understood the power of God and he pleased God.

The Lord spoke to me years ago and said "Many say they are led by my spirit, but to be led they must first follow me and my words."  That means keeping your eyes on Jesus and not on your self.  Prayer is the greatest power in all of existence and it will always keep you dependant on the Power of God.  When you look away to the circumstance and symptoms you are turning away from the Power and Love of God.  The devil will always use circumstances and symptoms to distract you from following Jesus to your victories in life.

Only do not rebel against the LORD, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not fear them.

(Numbers 14:9)

Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world.

(1 John 4:4, Amplified Bible)

My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father's hand. "I and My Father are one.

(John 10:29-30)

The sower sows the word.  And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown.  When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.  These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time.  Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they stumble. Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

(Mark 4:14-19)

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