{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Light Network Master Feed","title":"Wholly Follow","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":718,"description":"In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily Hatfield explores what it truly means to wholly follow the Lord. Looking at the powerful example of Caleb, we’re challenged to consider whether our hearts are fully aligned with God — even when standing alone.\nWhat It Means to Wholly Follow the Lord\n1. Trusting God Over Opposition\nCaleb believed no obstacle was greater than God’s power — not fortified cities, not giants, not fear. When others saw impossibility, Caleb saw God’s provision.\nWe are reminded:\nThe One who is in us is greater than the one in the world.\nJesus has overcome the world.\nWe do not follow in fear — we follow in faith.\n2. Standing Firm — Even Among God’s People\nSometimes opposition doesn’t come from the world, but from fellow believers.\nCaleb stood against the majority report — even when it came from men who should have trusted God.\nWholly following may look like:\nRefusing to join gossip.\nQuestioning unbiblical teaching with humility.\nChoosing obedience over popularity.\nLiving differently than other families.\nSaying no when others say yes — and yes when others say no.We follow the Lord — not the crowd.\n\n3. Serving Faithfully for a Lifetime\nIn Joshua 14:6–12, Caleb is 85 years old and still asking for the hill country filled with giants.\nHe declares he is just as strong and ready for battle as he was at 40.\nWholly following the Lord means:\nNo spiritual retirement.\nNo “I did my time” mentality.\nNo slowing zeal because of age or experience.\nLifelong faithfulness.As long as we have breath, we serve.\n\nA Warning Example: Solomon\nNot everyone finishes well.\nSolomon is described in 1 Kings 11:6 as one who “did not wholly follow the Lord.” Despite wisdom and blessing, Solomon allowed divided loyalties.\nIn contrast, David — though imperfect — is remembered as one who wholly followed the Lord:\nHe repented when confronted.\nHe fought when called.\nHe waited for God’s timing.\nHe aligned his heart with God’s.Wholly following is not about perfection — it’s about...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FZv_T712z3SlCC2p9qlXScZ6S2Do8dmjYTI1kVUcg7E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mOWRl/Y2MxNzdkZjM0M2M1/NGFlMTI3MDUzNTgx/MzUyYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}