“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the Lord to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher” (Joshua 15:13-15). “And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak” (Judges 1:20).
It would appear that Caleb is the only one who completely drove out all his enemies. Is this not a lesson for us? Are we allowing the enemy some foothold in our lives, however small it may be? If we are it is robbing us in some way of our proper enjoyment of the precious things of Christ.
Do not dare give an inch to Satan,
For soon he will take a foot,
Then after awhile, he’ll take up a mile,
For he’s wily and never stays put.
He’s a robber, a thief, and a cheat;
Remember, he is not your friend!
Plans many a heist, so you won’t enjoy Christ,
And leaves you bereft in the end.