Joshua divided up the land among the tribes for their inheritance west of the Jordan before they had conquered it. What faith! Not only that, but Caleb, the other spy from forty years earlier, who along with Joshua believed and trusted the Lord, wanted to inherit (and thus fight to conquer) the part of the land famous for its giants. And he was 85 years old! These men are certainly "Heroes of the Faith" for me. When I face my "giants" I'll remember them.
How do stars and waters, sea creatures and cattle, hail, snow and wind praise the Lord? Through obedience. Doing what they were created to do. My ultimate praise to God is also obedience. Even if I'm afraid, I will follow the example of Caleb.
In case we wonder what obedience looks like, Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5. After assuring us of the ultimate triumph, he gives exhortations for right living. Living this way will bring praise to the Lord.
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