Pray the Word with David Platt Unwavering Devotion (Numbers 14:24)
Apr 10, 2026
A call to live with Caleb's different spirit of faithful trust and bold obedience. A retelling of the spies, Israel's failure, and God's discipline with a promise for the faithful. Prayers for Holy Spirit guidance, spiritual fruit, and courageous mission to unreached peoples. A historical example of costly sacrifice and an invitation to join a global time of study and prayer.
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Caleb's Different Spirit Means Full Trust
- God's promise to Caleb highlights a 'different spirit' that trusts God's promises where others doubt.
- David Platt contrasts Caleb's full follow-through with the ten spies' fear as the key to entering the promised land.
Follow Jesus Fully With Bold Obedience
- Do follow Jesus fully today by turning from the world's spirit and obeying the Holy Spirit's guidance.
- Platt prays specifically for courage, wisdom, holiness, and the fruit of the Spirit to empower obedience.
Take Risks To Reach Unreached Peoples
- Take risks in mission and raise up bold faith to reach unreached peoples like the Dawe of Myanmar.
- Platt invokes Adoniram Judson's sacrificial example and calls for missionaries willing to go despite cost.