Naming Your Giant
Scripture
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.”
— 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV)
Devotion
This weeks sermon reminded us that giants aren’t always people and they aren’t always huge. A giant might be half an inch taller than you—and still be over you. It might be a habit, a secret sin, a diagnosis, a fear, or a shame that whispers, “You’ll never be free.”
Israel’s soldiers froze at the sound of Goliath’s voice. David, however, saw Goliath in light of God, not in light of himself. Before your giant can fall, it often needs to be named. Hiding it or pretending it’s “not that bad” allows it to keep its power.
You’re not called to defeat giants in your own strength but in God’s. The power that rose up in David can rise up in you.
Reflection
Prayer
Father, I bring my giant into the light before You. I name it honestly. I confess I cannot defeat it in my own strength. But I thank You that Your divine power destroys strongholds. Let faith rise up in me the way it did in David. I trust You to lead me into victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.”
— 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV)
Devotion
This weeks sermon reminded us that giants aren’t always people and they aren’t always huge. A giant might be half an inch taller than you—and still be over you. It might be a habit, a secret sin, a diagnosis, a fear, or a shame that whispers, “You’ll never be free.”
Israel’s soldiers froze at the sound of Goliath’s voice. David, however, saw Goliath in light of God, not in light of himself. Before your giant can fall, it often needs to be named. Hiding it or pretending it’s “not that bad” allows it to keep its power.
You’re not called to defeat giants in your own strength but in God’s. The power that rose up in David can rise up in you.
Reflection
- If you had to give your current “giant” a name (fear, lust, insecurity, debt, unforgiveness, etc.), what would you call it?
- In what ways has this giant “lorded over” you—your emotions, schedule, choices, or identity?
Prayer
Father, I bring my giant into the light before You. I name it honestly. I confess I cannot defeat it in my own strength. But I thank You that Your divine power destroys strongholds. Let faith rise up in me the way it did in David. I trust You to lead me into victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.