The Battle is the Lord's

One day a soldier, charged with fleeing from the enemy was brought before Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great asked the man, "What is your name?" Dropping his head, he replied, "Alexander". Alexander the Great grabbed the man by the shoulders and said, "Soldier, change your conduct or change your name!" You and I have been called to live a life worthy of the One whose name you carry. Regardless of whether the giant you face is addiction, resentment, fear, lust, pride, envy or anger, you must realize:

1. You're not unique. Goliath wasn't always a giant. He was fed and nourished until he became one. Our giants are usually little thing we overlook in our lives, until they assume a life of their own and come back to haunt us.
2. You can't do it alone. Your giant will defeat you anytime you try to conquer him in your own strength. David said to Goliath, "The is the Lord's battle, and he will give you to us" 2Samuel 17:47. We need divine help to overcome old habits and establish new behaviors.
3. You must confront your giant head-on. The Bible tells us that David ran out quickly to confront Goliath. Don't run away, don't try to negotiate, don't compromise and don't excuse! Force your giant out into the light and don;t let him back into your life.

Above all, DON'T LOOK AT GOD IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR GIANT, BUT LOOK AT YOUR GIANT IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

BLESSINGS,
MT