​January 15: Giants In The Good Land

“The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land.” (Numbers 14:7, ESV)

God promises us good things!  But often the good things He has promised also come with giants!  Giants bigger than us. Giants who live in fortified cities. Giants who refuse to be moved.  When Israel was first introduced to the land of promise,  they found giants there.  And because of fear, were overcome by doubt and unbelief.  “How can God expect us to take this land?  We really should go back to Egypt!”

Back to Egypt! What does God want? God wants us to know that He is good and He is for us!  He wants us to know that it is His great desire to give it.  He wants that truth embedded in our hearts so that we would believe that He is well able to make it happen! There is no giant that can stand in the presence of our God! 

Prayer: “Jesus, You over came it all on the cross!  Nothing is impossible!  Like Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me my mountain!”

Pause & Reflect:  What giants are keeping you out of His promises?