Give me the springs

Give me the springs

From Discovery Church by Discovery Church

May 24, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Caleb's faith and the importance of asking for blessings and provision in the context of receiving one's inheritance.

24/05/2026 - Matthew Destry Joshua 15:16–19 (ESV): “And Caleb said, ‘Whoever strikes Kiriath-sepher and captures it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter as wife.’ And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it. And he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. When she came to him, she urged him to ask her father for a field. And she dismounted from her donkey, and Caleb said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to him, ‘Give me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.’ And he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs.” setting the scene Caleb is stepping into promise. He’s one of the faithful spies. Years earlier, when everyone else shrank back in fear, Caleb trusted God. And now… after wilderness, after waiting… he’s receiving his inheritance. Land is being divided. Territory is being established. Promise is becoming reality. inheritance is not enough without provision She says: “Give me a blessing… give me also springs of water.” prayer and disappointment a/ Maybe for you, the ground feels dry in your faith. b/ Maybe it’s your home. c/ Maybe it’s your work. d/ Or maybe you can’t even name it clear ly. And…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Destry

Topics covered

  • faith
  • inheritance
  • provision
  • prayer
  • Pentecost
  • blessing

Keywords

  • Caleb
  • Achsah
  • inheritance
  • springs of water
  • faith
  • Pentecost
  • blessing

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