The Grand Sweep - Large Print. J. Ellsworth Kalas

wanted a son-in-law of his own kind!) and Othniel claimed her, Achsah dared to ask for more. What good is land in the Negeb without a spring of water? she asks. So Caleb gave her upper and lower springs—more, I think, than she sought. Himself a person of vigor, he was proud to see his daughter take hold of what life proffered and reach out for still more. And that, too, is the style of faith.

      PRAYER: Sometimes I sell you short, O Lord, by selling myself short. Give me a grand zest for life, I pray; in Jesus’ name. Amen.

      What significance do you see in the fact that the Levites owned no land and had no inheritance?