FACING THE GIANTS
Verse: Selected
Intro:
Everyone knows what it’s like to be afraid. We all have things that we’re afraid of. A fear I think we have all had at one time or another.
There are hidden fears that motivate us too. Fear of failure causes many people to never start, or try anything that is not completely safe.
Fear of rejection makes us afraid to do anything that could draw criticism or give someone a chance to laugh at us.
Our fears can be paralyzing…. It is one of the weapons used by Satan for us to not continue in our Christian life. It is like a big GIANTS in our lives that hinder us to continue.
STORY ABOUR DAVID: young shepherd boy who defeated Goliath.
Points: How to Overcome your Giants
• GUARD YOUR EYES
Watch what you are looking at. Are you focusing on God or in your circumstances? Fear traps us when we focused on our problems. But look on God himself.
Hebrews 12:2
• GUARD YOUR EARS
Be careful who you listen to. I Samuel 17:28 David’s brother was a source of discouragement to him.
DAVID DID NOT LET ELIAB’S WORDS AFFECT HIS MISSION.
If you listen to the wrong people, you will exchange your FAITH for their fears.
• GUARD YOUR MIND
Remember the right things.
To overcome fears you must fill your mind with the powerful things that God has done in your life and ministry.
• GUARD YOU HEART
Be confident in God’s provision.
When fear threaten to strike you … remember
1. Do what you know.
2. Use what God has put in your hands.
3. Stick to the faithful old sling and stone. (God will display powerful thing in your life using simple tools.)
• GUARD YOUR BACK
Guard your back and cut off the roots of your fears. Don’t turn away but face your fears…your giants. Never give up..always in front… never surrender.
CHALLENGE:
There is only one way to put an end to your fear. By applying the truth of WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO YOU.
What are some Goliaths you have to face in your life. We all experience fears in so many areas in our lives.
But the good news is, IN CHRIST WE DO NOT TO BE AFRAID. WE ARE NOT BOND IN FEARS …BUT IN THE SECURITY OF OUR KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
He is our victory, our courage and confidence. Amen.
