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KEY TEXT: Joshua 2:24 (AMP) — “They said to Joshua, ‘Certainly the Lord has given all the land into our hands; for all the inhabitants of the land have melted [in despair] because of us.’”

The two spies that Joshua sent brought back a faith-filled report. They spoke with confidence, declaring that God had already given the land of Jericho into their hands and that all the inhabitants had melted in fear before them.

At first glance, someone hearing this report might assume that the spies faced no challenges, that everything went smoothly. But was that really the case? No, it was not.

The king of Jericho had sent men to pursue them (Joshua 2:2–7), and the spies were forced to hide in Rahab’s house. Later, following her advice, they escaped and hid in the mountains for three days until the pursuers returned (Joshua 2:16, 22). Imagine the discomfort of hiding in the mountains for three days, without rest, safety, or comfort.

Yet, when they returned to Joshua, they did not focus on the hardships. They did not speak about their fear, the pursuit, or the discomfort. Instead, they brought back a positive, faith-filled report, saying, “The Lord has given all the land into our hands.” Their words reflected trust in God’s promise, not their temporary trouble.

This attitude stands in sharp contrast to the ten spies sent earlier by Moses (Numbers 13:31–33). Those spies focused on the giants in the land and spread fear among the Israelites, causing the entire nation to doubt God and wander in the wilderness for forty more years (Numbers 14:34–35).

Faith does not deny that challenges exist, but it refuses to be ruled by them. Faith looks at the same mountain and says, “With God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

“We should not talk of our own weakness and inability. This is a manifest distrust of God, a denial of His Word. When we murmur because of our burdens, or refuse the responsibilities He calls upon us to bear, we are virtually saying that He is a hard master, that He requires what He has not given us power to do.” — Ellen G. White, Messages to Young People, p. 309

No matter what we go through, we must choose to speak faith. As Scripture says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Our words should reveal that unseen substance. The words we speak should show trust in God’s promises even before they manifest.

When we speak faith, we align our hearts with God’s truth. “Let the weak say, ‘I am strong’” (Joel 3:10). “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21). Speaking fear magnifies problems, but speaking faith magnifies God.

The Sabbath is God’s weekly reminder that He is still in control, even when life feels uncertain. As we rest in Him, our faith is refreshed, and our hearts learn to trust that the same God who gave Israel victory will give us victory too.

Just as the Sabbath teaches us to rest in God’s finished work, faith teaches us to rest in His promises before they are fulfilled. Both invite us to stop striving and start believing what God has spoken; He will surely bring to pass (Numbers 23:19).

Even when we feel overpowered, we must remember the assurance in Romans 8:37: “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” The spies’ report reminds us that victorious faith is not the absence of difficulty; it’s the choice to see God’s hand above it all.

GOD BLESS YOU!

Prayer

Dear Almighty Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding me that faith speaks victory even in the midst of trials. Help me to focus on Your promises, not my problems. Give me the courage to speak words of faith, hope, and confidence in Your power. Strengthen my heart to trust You in every circumstance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activity

Throughout this week, make a conscious effort to speak faith-filled words.

• When faced with a challenge, say aloud: “The Lord is my strength and my victory.”
• Write down one negative thought each day and replace it with a Bible promise—for example, replace “I can’t do this” with “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
• On Sabbath, take a few moments to thank God for victories you have not yet seen, trusting that His promises never fail.

Author: Mark Alex   

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