Joshua 14:13 (KJV) Faith Still Climbs the Hard Mountains

Joshua 14:13 (KJV)

And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Caleb sighted this mountain during the mission of the twelve spies. The only quality he mentions in this text is that it was the land of the Anakims, and that it was the home of Arba, a great man among the Anakims.

Historically, Caleb would have known that Abraham and Sarah were buried there. It’s the only piece of property Abraham actually owned in his lifetime. Isaac was buried there. The place had such value that Jacob requested, when he died, to be carried from Egypt back there to be buried.

The Promised Land was flowing with milk and honey. There was wealth and treasure to be gained there. But Hebron would be no easy prize. Joshua could give Caleb the mountain, but he would then have to win it from the giants.

God promises to preserve His Word, His church, and even the souls of the saved. These are gifts—rightfully ours, purchased by the blood of Christ. They are treasures, rich in heritage and full of meaning. But neither are they easy prizes. Giants abound on the mountains of biblical faith, each one eager for a chance to rip away from us what God alone has given.

They can’t win.
Faith knows that.

But faith doesn’t soften the blows of the giants’ weapons. It doesn’t minimize the significance of the battle. Faith can keep us in the fight, but it doesn’t make the enemy smaller or weaker.

The battle for a pure Bible, the battle for a true church, and the battle for a sanctified soul are promised victories—but they are hard-fought.

Praise God for the Calebs in every generation who are willing to take on the giants and take Mount Hebron once again.

#FaithOfCaleb #TakeTheMountain #BattleForTruth #GiantsStillFall #HebronHeritage

Faith Still Climbs the Hard Mountains: Where Are the Calebs of Our Generation?

✨ Are you facing battles that feel too big to win? Caleb stood before Mount Hebron—filled with giants—and said, “Give me this mountain.” His faith reminds us that God’s promises are worth fighting for! 💪

The same God who gave Caleb victory can give you strength to stand for truth, defend the Word of God, and live a sanctified life even when the world opposes it. 🏔️✝️

👉 Question: What “mountain” of faith are you asking God to help you conquer today? Share it in the comments—I’d love to pray with you.

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Joshua 14:13 (KJV) Faith Still Climbs the Hard Mountains

Luke 10:6 (KJV) Ministry Isn’t About Me

Luke 10:6 (KJV)

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

Not every home welcomes the peace of God the same way. Jesus knew that—and so do those who’ve served long in ministry.

Through the years, I’ve seen how true this verse is. The presence of the preacher, the reading of God’s Word, and the words of prayer often bring immense comfort—but only to those who know the Son of God.

I’ve been called to the bedside of the sick and dying many times. When that person was a believer, my visit was welcomed, appreciated, and helpful. But when the person was not a believer, or hardened toward the gospel, the visit sometimes had the opposite effect.

Often a believing loved one would ask me to pray that this would be the moment of salvation. Sometimes it was. Other times, it wasn’t.

It takes time to come to peace with that truth—but it’s as biblical as it can be. The outcome of those visits never depended on whether “God was with me,” how prayed up I was, or how easily I connected with the family. We’re so prone to turn ministry into something man-centered—as if it’s a skill we can master.

But the real difference, in Jesus’ day and in ours, is always this: “If the Son of Peace be there.”

It’s never our job to make sure He is. Our calling is simply to obey the Savior’s words and “Go your ways.” (v. 3)

When you go in Christ’s name, do you trust Him with the outcome?

#PeaceThatRestsonFaith #SonofPeace #MinistryInGodsTiming #SpiritLedService #GoYourWays

Ministry Isn’t About Me: Go Your Way—Trust His Work

✨ Are you searching for real Bible answers about faith, peace, and God’s purpose for your life? 🌿

In Luke 10:6, Jesus said, “If the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it.”
That truth still changes lives today—because real peace only comes when the Son of God is present.

💭 Question for you: When have you felt God’s peace rest on your heart? Share your thoughts below—I’d love to hear your story.

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Luke 10:6 (KJV) Ministry Isn’t About Me

Luke 9:4 (KJV) No Motel Required

Luke 9:4 (KJV) 

And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

When I was very young in the ministry, it was common to attend a pastors’ meeting and, rather than stay in a motel, accept the hospitality of a member of the church hosting the meeting.

Oftentimes this involved meeting up with a fellow pastor somewhere along the way so we could share a ride—at least part of the journey. We’d arrive at the meeting where, after the first evening’s service, the host pastor would announce, “If anyone needs a place to stay, come see me.” He’d then introduce me and the preacher I had traveled with to a family, and we’d go to their home for the night.

We had no idea where we’d be staying until the end of the first service. We had no idea what the accommodations would be until we arrived at their home. It was truly a step of faith—especially since the churches we visited were often small congregations of maybe thirty to fifty souls.

Times have changed. While my wife and I recently stayed in a church member’s home—people we had never met before—I can’t recall the last time a host pastor offered housing to anyone needing a place after the service.

The disciples were instructed to do this—travel without money, food, or provisions—in a time when the culture valued hospitality, yet had not embraced them as ministers of God.

I’m not advocating for irresponsibility, but I do believe Christians would be more effective in this world if we stepped out more often in faith. Neither am I suggesting we should call it “God’s provision” if an unbeliever merely takes pity on us, or if we manipulate others into meeting our needs. That brings reproach upon the gospel rather than glory to God.

But a people who learn to truly trust God, who are content with whatever He provides, and who sincerely speak the truth of His Word—those are the people who change eternity.

#FaithThatTrustsGod #HospitalityInAction #WalkingByFaithNotSight #ContentWithGodsProvision #DisciplesDependOnGod

No Motel Required: The Power of Simple Hospitality

✨ Trusting God Doesn’t Require a Reservation! ✨

When Jesus sent His disciples out with nothing but faith, He taught them that God always provides (Luke 9:4). In a world where comfort and planning often replace faith, maybe it’s time we learn again to walk by trust, not by sight.

👉 Question for you: When was the last time you stepped out by faith and saw God meet your need? Share your story in the comments — your testimony might strengthen someone else’s faith today!

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Luke 9:4 (KJV) No Motel Required

 

Joshua 11:6 (KJV) Infallible, In Fact

Joshua 11:6 (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

Years ago, I had the pleasure of some fellowship and ministry with a pastor from San Diego, California, named Thomas Cassidy. I admired him for several reasons. He had been an Air Force fighter pilot, shot down twice in Vietnam. I have enormous respect for those pilots—especially those who sacrificed so much.

Pastor Cassidy lived in constant pain due to his injuries. I once told him that I had received an appointment to the Air Force Academy, but I “chickened out” and never followed through. He told me I had made the better choice—surrendering to the Lord’s service.

I respected Brother Cassidy most for his ministry and his stand on the inerrancy of the King James Version of the Bible. In a discussion with a group of pastors about whether the KJV had been edited over the years, Brother Cassidy made this profound statement—one I’m sure I still don’t fully grasp:

“The King James Version is infallible, in fact.”

Our text is a good example. My Bible says “thou shalt hough their horses.” Other printings of the King James use the word “hock.” “Hough” is the correct and older term; it means to cut the hamstring. “Hock” is a newer form with the same meaning. I’m picky enough to stay with the older word.

But I found an explanation that might help clarify:

• The doctrine is unaffected by whether “hough” or “hock” is used—both convey the same command and meaning: disabling the horses so Israel would trust God, not military might.
• The word “hough” appears in the 1611 and 1769 printings.
• Printing houses may differ in minor spellings or archaic word forms—these are editorial, not doctrinal, choices. (Influenced, I am sure, by the translators of the modern versions.)

Editorial decisions do not change the Word of God because they are not authoritative.
The King James Version is infallible, in fact.

#KingJamesBibleTruth #InfallibleInFact #TrustTheWordNotEditors #HoughNotHock #FaithOverMight

Infallible, In Fact: Trust the Text, Not the Typesetters

Are you searching for solid, Bible-based answers in a world full of confusion? The King James Bible still stands as infallible, in fact. God’s Word hasn’t changed — and it never will.

💭 Question for you: Do you believe God has preserved His Word perfectly through the generations? Share your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to hear your conviction.

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Joshua 11:6 (KJV) Infallible, In Fact

Joshua 10:42 (KJV) Overwhelmed?

Joshua 10:42 (KJV)

And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

In a conversation with my oldest son a few days ago, he made this statement:
“Storms don’t come in one drop.”

It might be simple to wipe away a single drop of water—but that single drop also won’t water the fields. Trials don’t usually come in small, manageable steps. They hit hard, fast, and often all at once. They feel like they might overwhelm and wash us away. Yet, it’s often in the aftermath of those very trials that we find some of our greatest advancements.

Joshua faced a similar situation. After Israel made a treaty with the Gibeonites, Adonizedek gathered ten other kings to destroy both Gibeon and Israel. Imagine the tension in Israel’s camp! They had promised to defend Gibeon in battle, and now, on their divine mission from God, they were forced to divert to keep their word.

But God was with them—“The LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.”
What looked like disaster turned out to be a giant step forward. Joshua took all those kings and their lands “at one time.”

• First battles like Jericho.
• Small battles like Ai.
• Overwhelming battles like this one.

The key to every victory remains the same:

Be sure the LORD God of Israel fights for you—or else, don’t fight at all!

#GodFightsForYou #VictoryInTheBattle #FaithThroughTheStorm #WhenGodStepsIn #TrustHisTiming

Overwhelmed? Don’t Fight Alone—Let God Bring Victory

When life feels like one storm after another, remember—God still fights for His people. 🌧⚔️

Joshua faced overwhelming battles, yet “the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel” (Joshua 10:42).
The same God who brought victory then still fights for His children today.

💭 Question: What battle are you trusting God to fight for you this week?
Share it in the comments—your story could encourage someone else.

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Joshua 10:42 (KJV) Overwhelmed?