How should we view our problems in our lives

In Numbers 13:26-33

In this book, it was mentioned that 2 groups went to scout the promised land. The promised land that God has promised the Isralites was indeed good. However the 2 groups that went to scout the land gave different reports. Caleb and Joshua the faithful servant of the Lord gave factual account while the rest provided a false report. Why so?

This is because they have different things in their mind. Joshua and Caleb both focused on what that is good in the land believing that since God has promised this land to them they will inherit the land without casting any doubt on how to gain possession over it. The other people on the other hand were short-sighted and were lacking in faith. Instead of seeing the good they will attain they instead focus on the problems. The people that is currently inhabiting their promised land became giants to them and they visioned themself as grasshoppers.

From this we can see that it is only a matter of perception. If you were to focus only on your problem, your problem will grow to occupy your life and take over your life rendering you as grasshoppers. If you were to trust and not be afraid of the problems and have faith in the Lord, you will see the good that are to come and be happy in them. For God is with us, who can be against us!

In addition, the false account by the poor in faith discourages and addect the faith of the God's people making people rebels against God. From here we can actually see that what we do and behave as Christians does not only affect ourselves but will also affect other believers' faith and make your fellow man stumble.

In conclusion, we should look to the Lord for his trust and protection, trust Him even more in tougher times and set your vision on Him and not your problem and with that act positively and influence the fellow brothers and sisters with your positive faithful acts!

Amen!