What is your giant?

"There we saw the giants (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight and so we were in their sight."    Numbers 13:33     NKJV

There will always be differences in opinions, wherever you go. People will not always agree with you because they may have a different perspective of the situation. This was the case here; Joshua and Caleb were saying that, no matter, they were well able to overcome the situation. The others that had been in the spy team, was giving the people a bad report bringing fear and doubt upon them. 

Joshua and Caleb, were coming from the perspective which Paul talks about in 2 Corinthians 4:18,  'While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things that are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.' In other words, they were saying that they were looking through the eyes of faith - the kind of faith that says, nothing is too difficult for the Lord. This is the type of faith that gets things done.

People bring bad reports into our lives whenever we mention that we feel God is leading us to do a particular thing. They may be saying it from concern, but it can still stop us from achieving what God wants us to achieve. Faith-people don't believe bad reports, they only believe good reports. There may be giants ahead but, with God on your side, they are going to have to move.

What is your giant? Do you have one and do you allow it to limit you? Some people will always try to squash your faith. 'You need more experience, you're too young' And when you're old, 'You're too old for something like that, you need someone younger, with more energy'. You can never win, so why try. There are quite a few faith robbers around, they suffer from defeatist mentality, read you bible and you'll find quite a few.

Giants will come our way - a new job; a house move or starting your own business. You can easily be talked out of taking the step. It's a confusing time. Therefore, many people back out and later, live to regret their decision. Others go forward and they too, may regret it if it is a bad decision, but then others, are blessed in their efforts. It really is a difficult time and one where you need some wisdom. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 says: 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths,' 

This is where we should look first - God. The proof that we are not trusting God, even when we say we do, is when we turn to other sources first.

Who do you turn to first?