Tek SengDr. Tan

DAILY REFLECTION

“I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I’m just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then.”
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭14‬:‭11‬ ‭

Age is no barrier to usefulness in God’s kingdom when a life is aligned with His will.

Caleb’s story in the book of Numbers shines as a powerful testimony of faith, courage, and perseverance. When Moses sent twelve spies to scout the Promised Land, most returned with fear-filled reports, focusing on the enemy’s strength and fortified cities. But Caleb and Joshua saw the same land through a different lens - one shaped by trust in God’s promise. Caleb’s rallying cry, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it!” echoed with trust, not in human ability, but in divine power. While an entire generation perished in the wilderness, Caleb and his descendants lived to see God’s word fulfilled. Caleb’s life is a living legacy. He shows that faith is not a fleeting feeling but a steady choice to trust God despite fear, obstacles, or the passing of time. His example reminds us that those who wholeheartedly follow the Lord will see His promises come to life. Caleb’s name endures as a symbol of spiritual boldness - a call to believe God’s Word, seize His promises, and live with unwavering confidence in His faithfulness.

Joshua‬ ‭14‬:‭11‬ ‭encourages believers to live with unwavering faith, knowing that God equips us with the strength we need to finish the race He sets before us. Caleb’s life reminds us that faith-fueled perseverance can keep us spiritually and sometimes even physically strong to the end.

“Older people are closer to God. Therefore, they are better transmitters of wisdom and spirituality”