Conquering the Mountains

Conquering the Mountains

Introduction:
   Conquer speaks of control and mountain speaks of area.
   We have a lot of areas in our lives that are still not in control.

How did Caleb conquer the mountainous land promised to him?

1st Point:
Caleb drive out first his enemies.
His promised land has a lot of enemies.
- Number 13:28-29
He fought for 45 years before he got the land.
- Joshua 14:9-10
What are our present and dominating enemies?

• Temper – uncontrolled anger
• Lust – a strong desire in bad sense.- II Timothy 2:22
• Selfishness
•  Gluttony
• Sensual desire
• Pride
•  Unforgiving Spirit
• Compromising to our belief.

Example:
   - Modesty
- I Tim. 2:9
- Deut. 22:5
    - II Cor. 11:14-15
  - Separation
- Rom. 12:2
- I Cor. 11:14-15

2nd Point:
Caleb stand firmed for what God promised.
The promise
- Num. 14:24
The fulfillment of God’s promise.
- Josh. 14:13-14
After 45 yrs, he still believe and claim it.
- Josh. 14:9,10,14

3rd Point:
Caleb wholly followed God.
- Num. 14:24
- Josh. 14:9,14
Despite of other spies has a negative attitude.
- Number 13:31
From the start Caleb have an obedient attitude.
 Caleb has a positive attitude.
               - Num. 13:30
       - Josh. 14:24

Conclusion:
We need to be positive always in conquering our mountainous land.