Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [7] 12/12/2025 (Morning thought)

Numbers 13:27 And they told him and said we came unto the land whither thou sent us, and surely it flows with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.

[1] Some persons turn back from following Jesus because of discouragement. For instance, when they did not enter the land of Canaan immediately, as they had hoped to, some ran out of steam, and many of them turned back. Their discouragement was greatly exacerbated after the spies returned from spying the land of Canaan. As they brought back the fruits, and products of the land, and displayed them, the people gathered all around them, in eager anticipation of an immediate occupation.

And this would have indeed been the case if the ten unfaithful spies did not poop on their party, with the currency of discouragement. After they verified the goodness and productivity of the land, they turned and painted the country in very dark colors, as they described the giants they had seen.

And after they insisted that it was impossible for the land to be taken, the people went into a tailspin and satan had a heyday as he fueled the flames with the currencies of faultfinding, censure, and accusations. In this perturbed state of mind, their faith grew dim, and the rest is history, because they then and there decided to turn back, and they did.

Numbers 13:28 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and more over we saw the children of Anak there.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [6] 12/12/2025 (Evening thought)

Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Devils deal in slander, unjust criticism, heckling, and complaining. They also often deal in confrontations, arguments, discouragement, conspiracy, fear, panic, reveling and destruction. But these are not the only currencies they use. They also often use apparently good currencies such as praise and flattery, whereby they seek to praise persons into doing something stupid.

This particular currency is on display, and it is just a matter of time before situations will reach a critical juncture where persons will be praised into jumping off a cliff. Hence the reason why we must, of necessity study the history of those who have gone before, so that we won’t fall for the same snares and devices which were set for the feet of God’s people in times past, which then caused many of them to turn back.

Our commitment to serve, love, and obey God must never be taken lightly, for it should make allowances for unforeseen circumstances that may come out of the blue, which might catch persons off guard, some of which you were never expecting. Back in the days of the Hebrews, some individuals turned back, on account of discouragement, when things they hoped for did not pan out the way they expected.

2nd Corinthians 2: 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!