A Faith Bigger Than Any Giant

Have you ever stood on the edge of breakthrough — a new job, a healed relationship, or a deeper walk with God when suddenly, you’re faced with what seems like an overwhelming or impossible situation?

This scenario might feel especially unique to your current situation, but it isn’t new. In fact, you can see this played out by the Israelites right before they were supposed to enter Canaan, the Promised Land.

Continue reading to see how the Israelites handled their challenges and how God is always faithful to carry you through tough times.


The View from the Edge
Even though the Israelites are only a few years into their freedom at this point, they had already seen God do the impossible:

• Freed from 400 years of slavery under the strongest empire in the known world.
• Saw bitter water turn sweet and fed daily with manna and quail.
• Experienced water bursting from a rock and God’s Law given amidst a shaking mountain.

Standing on the threshold of the Promised Land, Moses reminded them:
“Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged!” (Deuteronomy 1:21)

But the people said, “Let’s send scouts first.”

Did God tell them to send scouts first? No!

Twelve spies went into Canaan and came back with what seemed like an undeniable “Investigative Analysis Report.”


The Problem With Facts Alone
God had actually told them to explore the land (Numbers 13:2), not to decide if it was possible, but to see the promise firsthand. The mission was meant to build their faith.

But then came the negative report that fueled fear:

• The people are strong.
• The cities are big and fortified.
• Giants live there.
• Ancestral enemies surround them.

Facts are facts, but faith flips the lens. God didn’t say, “Go if the walls are low and the people are small.” He said, “Go and occupy it.”


Defining Moments
It’s moments like this that define your spiritual walk. When you come up against the impossible, where is your focus?

The children of Israel focused on what they didn’t have and magnified how powerful the enemy appeared to be. When you focus on what you’re not, your perspective shrinks—and so does your faith.

But there were two, Joshua and Caleb, who trusted what God said over what they saw. And Canaan was the land the Lord promised!

When you are tempted to trust what you see over what God says then you will always find yourself in turmoil. Instead, trust in who God says you are: His child, more than a conqueror, equipped by His Spirit!

After all, your strength is never the determining factor for your success. Your trust and faith in God and His Word are the power behind your success!


Shout Out to the Calebs
Thank God for the Calebs in our lives—those voices of faith that cut through the noise of fear.

Caleb quieted the people and declared: “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it,” (Numbers 13:30)

Later, alongside Joshua, he stood firm, reminding the congregation: “Do not rebel against the LORD, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us... The LORD is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!” (Numbers 14:9)

People of faith, like Caleb, always make people of fear nervous. Faith throws a wrench into a well-planned, emotionally rich, self-sabotaging way of life! You were made to disrupt this narrative by simply trusting God.


The Spirit's Power and Your Authority
The next time you catch yourself overwhelmed by what seems impossible, pause, take a deep breath, and redirect your focus to what God has said:

• You are God’s child.
• You have authority over the enemy.
• You are equipped.

Those giants? Bread for you.
Those walls? Not high enough to stop God’s plan.

Step forward, trust His Word, and take possession of the promises He has for you!