Author: Craig Mellendorf

Upper & Lower Springs
Joshua 15:13-19
Whether we are high or low, God’s always flow.
Whether up high on the mountaintop or down low in the valley— God’s goodness, care,
provision, protection, guidance, strength, peace, and comfort are always poured out to us.
4 Ways Caleb is Like Our Heavenly Father
1. Caleb saw things as they really were—that God is no matter what.
He didn’t let the giants or walled cities keep Him from moving forward with God. He knew the reality that God could handle anything.
2. Caleb possessed that never faded—Joshua 14:10-11; Isaiah 40:28; 2 Samuel 22:33
3. Caleb was a father whose heart was to the needs of his child—Joshua 15:18-19; Matthew 6:8; 2 Samuel 22:7
4. Caleb his child’s request—Joshua 15:19; Ephesians 3:20
Achsah asked for a portion of land that had a spring; Caleb gave her two pieces of land that had springs. He went beyond what she asked for.
Upper springs – in the mountains—water from the top flowed down throughout the land, watering everything it touched.
—God gives us mountain top experiences—we see His hand work in a mighty way. That joy and confidence trickles down in our lives for days.
Lower springs – down in the valley—even if the water from the top didn’t reach down to the bottom, there was an abundant source of water available.
— Even in the valleys where our joy and confidence have dried up, God is our source, supplying our needs at the lowest points of our lives.
God gives us the upper and lower springs, for us
at all times. Whether we are high or low, God’s blessings always flow.
Joy is a deep, enduring contentment and peace that comes
from one’s relationship with God rather than from circumstances.
It’s a deep down assurance that God is in control.
“Therefore you will joyously draw water from the springs of salvation.” - Isaiah 12:3
You can either allow dryness to drive you
away from God or dig deeper for God—you choose.

Dave Walters