Category: Faith

  • Problems are not our enemy

    David in his battle with Goliath showed up and ran forward into the battle. Running forward takes a great deal of courage. If showing up to the battle is the first step of courage, running toward our giant is the second. Fear is one reason we we fail to engage in the battles that need to be fought. 

    Another reason why many of us lack the courage we need to run forward is our lack of perspective. We see the presence of problems in our lives as a negative. We allow them to discourage us and get in the way of our victories. That is exactly what the enemy intends. He wants to distract us from our destiny through these giants. Often, they are the reason why people don’t reach the fulfilment of their lifelong passions. (more…)

  • Bring the right weapons to the battle

    David’s success in defeating Goliath with a sling and stones shows us the vital importance of bringing the right weapon to the battle. David knew his anointing and his ability. He rejected Saul’s weapons and chose the weapon he was skilled in using, recognizing the unique advantages—surprise and long-range accuracy—this weapon presented in this battle against the “unbeatable giant.” Because of this, David was able to succeed where everyone else would have failed. He was uniquely gifted to defeat his giant, and so are we. 

    To utilize our unique advantage like David did, we need to make sure we are using the right weapon for the battle. The way we choose to engage our giants is just as important as whether or not we choose to engage our giants. The wrong weapon may bring harm to us or those around us. It may be a hindrance when it is meant to be a help. Bring the right weapons. (more…)