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The story of Joshua and Caleb, two of the twelve spies sent by Moses to survey the land of Canaan (which had been promised to the Israelites) can be found in Numbers 13 and 14.

Ten of the spies reported that the people of Canaan were stronger than the Israelites, and many people regretted their decision to trust the Lord and leave Egypt.  But Caleb and Joshua spoke up and said "if the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us.  Only do not rebel against the Lord.  And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up.  Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us.  Do not be afraid of them." (Numbers 14:8-9)

Because of their faithfulness and trust in the Lord, Joshua and Caleb were the only two members of that generation allowed to enter the land of Canaan after 40 years of wandering the the desert.  In the Book of Joshua, Caleb recalls the promise made by Moses that "the land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly" (Joshua 14:9).  At that time, Caleb and the tribe of Judah were awarded Hebron, the most desirable section of Canaan, as their inheritance.

Caleb waited 45 years and never wavered in his trust in the Lord.  And that is what we are asked to do.  Follow the Lord and trust that God will keep His word to us.  And never forget that "the Lord is with us.  Do not be afraid" to take on challenges that are given to us by God.