Read Joshua 15.
The courage and character of Caleb continued into the next generation of leaders in his own family. As the land was being allotted, Joshua honored Caleb's request from chapter 14 when he said, "Give me this hill country." He battled and defeated the sons of Anak who occupied that land. This was the family of so-called giants that frightened the ten unfaithful spies in Numbers 13. They proved to be no match for an 85 year old man with God on his side.
With one enemy stronghold left, Caleb offered his daughter in marriage to the man who would complete the victory. His nephew, Othniel, did the job and won the girl. Notice Achsah's words of response. It was a bit uncommon for a woman to speak up like this, but she came by such boldness honestly. She said words to her father very similar to his words to Joshua, "Give me a blessing...give me also springs of water."
There are four characteristics of these bold leaders that are worth our attention.
1. Vision. They knew what they wanted. There was something that they foresaw and it was worth fight for.
2. Opportunity. They recognized the opening of the door for which they had been waiting.
3. Action. When the timing was right, they were ready to seize the opportunity.
4. Dependence. God gave them strength, resources and victory. After all, it was what the LORD wanted for them.
"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4)
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