How to Overcome Your Giants | Trusting God with Our Biggest Problems
Nov 19, 2024
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Explore the metaphorical 'giants' in our lives that represent major fears and challenges. Dive into the inspirational tale of David and Goliath, highlighting how faith and courage can lead to transformation. Listen to powerful personal testimonies of overcoming obstacles through belief. Understand the significance of addressing smaller issues before they grow, using humor and biblical insights. Lastly, discover the journey of starting a new life of faith and confronting life's hurdles with confidence, drawing relatable connections to popular culture.
Trusting God empowers individuals to confront overwhelming giants in their lives, recognizing that the battle ultimately belongs to Him.
Decisive action is crucial in overcoming life's challenges, as actively facing problems prevents them from gaining greater control over one's life.
Deep dives
Understanding Your Giants
Everyone faces giants in their lives, which can be defined as anything that seeks to control, harm, or torment them. These giants could manifest as fear, addiction, or insurmountable problems like unsaved loved ones or crippling personal issues. They often seem overwhelming, as though they have grown larger over time, making individuals doubt their ability to overcome them. However, it's emphasized that while giants can appear formidable, they're ultimately defeatable when one recognizes their power over them.
The Battle Belongs to the Lord
In confronting these giants, the key principle is understanding that the battle belongs to God, not to oneself. This perspective encourages individuals to commit their fears and challenges to the Lord, relying on His strength to handle what feels unmanageable. By trusting in divine intervention, one can experience peace beyond human understanding, as faith acts as a powerful ally against life's challenges. This mindset shift empowers individuals to take a step back and allow the Lord to fight their battles, alleviating the burden of worry.
Taking Action Against Giants
Confronting giants requires decisive action; one must not cower or evade challenges. Just as David did in his legendary battle against Goliath, individuals are encouraged to actively attack their problems head-on rather than allowing them to encroach further into their lives. Failing to address these issues can lead to increased power and control for the giants, making it crucial to tackle them promptly and decisively. By taking control of the situation and 'finishing off' the giants, one can reclaim their life and restore peace.
God has never encountered a problem or a crisis too big for Him to handle. He’s never said, “Uh-oh.” So when we encounter something we can’t handle, we need to look to our God who can handle anything. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our studies of the life of David, we’ll see what happened when David faced a giant-sized problem. It’s a familiar story, but sometimes we miss the practical application. That’s Pastor Greg’s focus as we begin today’s study.
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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.