Trusting Him And His Promises
Seeing His Goodness Where Fear Sees Giants
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13
Two Ways To Read It
The giants are in the promised land. We can hear that as a warning to retreat, or remember that even with giants in it, the land was still God’s promised gift.
God hadn’t overlooked the opposition when He invited His people forward. And He doesn't do this in our lives either.
Two Who Remembered
Of twelve spies, Joshua and Caleb urged the people to trust the Lord who was with them.
They weren’t pretending the inhabitants were small; they refused to make God’s promise small.
We can acknowledge what frightens us without allowing it to decide what Abba is capable of doing.
Who Was Afraid Of Whom?
Years later, Rahab told another pair of Israelite spies that the people of her land were terrified. They had heard how God brought Israel through the Red Sea, and their courage had failed.
Israel had been looking at the strength of its enemies.
Those enemies had been hearing about the strength of Israel’s God!
Goodness Here, Too
We don’t need to call hardship good to discover God’s goodness within it. Jesus has already triumphed over the powers that accuse and enslave us; His victory isn’t waiting for us to feel brave.
The obstacle can become a place to receive His strength, lean on one another, and experience His kindness now—not merely after everything difficult has passed.
The giants don’t get to rename the promised land. We get to walk forward with the One who promised to go with us.
Reflection
What difficulty have I mistaken for evidence that Abba has abandoned me?
What has His faithfulness already taught me?
Who could share this next step with me?
Prayer
Abba Father, help us see beyond what frightens us. Let Your goodness give us courage to walk with You today. Amen.