THE NAMES OF GOD----JEHOVAH TSABA
SLAYING YOUR GIANTS
SLAYING YOUR GIANTS
Let's talk about giants for a minute. Is there a giant that has come into your life of which you are terrified? Something that has you paralyzed with fear? This Name of God means "Army" or "Host". Let us review the most famous battle ever against a giant, Goliath:
1 Samuel 17: 1) Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah.
2) Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines.
3)The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them. (NIV)
This was a typical battle, with each side positioning and drawing up battle plans. It was typical, until the Philistines presented Goliath! He stood 9 foot 9 inches tall. This guy was huge and so was his armor that he wore. Even his spear was huge and heavy. But when he opened his mouth and issued a challenge to the Israelites, they were terrified!
This intimidation went on for forty days. Day after day for forty days Goliath stood in front of the Israeli Army and issued the challenge to "send one man to fight him and the winner takes all of the opposing army, people, land, livestock, etc. Just send the best man you have to fight." For forty days, the Israelis cowered in fear, paralyzed to act. It seems the longer we sit facing a giant, the bigger and more powerful it appears.
Then, one who had a relationship with The Most High God showed up to feed his brothers, who were in Saul's army. He could see the situation through heavenly sight. He understood that Goliath had no relationship with God, instead, he was goading the Creator of all things, the God of Israel. Here is David's response (also 1 Samuel 17):
45) Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, Whom thou hast defied.
46) This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel (King James Version)
Here's the game changer: Satan was attacking with all he had to offer, which is of this world. But little David fought from his position as a child of the living God, the "God of the armies of Israel". He had a different perspective from the other Israelites: He had the spiritual insight to see that this battle was God's. Our battles belong to God. How big is your God? Mine is bigger than ANY situation here on this Earth. We do not fight against flesh and bone, but against powers and principalities!
This is from the Apostle Paul, found in Ephesians 6:
10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (King James Version)
Yea, let us BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT.". He can surely defeat ANY giant that gets in your way, for sure. Nothing will thwart God's will for your life. Lean upon Him. He will fight your battles and have victory.
Do you have a relationship with this powerful God? It is through faith in His only begotten Son that we can enjoy a close relationship with Him. click here for more on that: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html.
If this ministry is a blessing to you, please pray for us that we might be found doing God's will. You are also encouraged to leave us a comment if we can pray for you, or to leave your thoughts on this post. We love to hear from you.
Please also share this post on your favorite social media. Thank you.
This was a typical battle, with each side positioning and drawing up battle plans. It was typical, until the Philistines presented Goliath! He stood 9 foot 9 inches tall. This guy was huge and so was his armor that he wore. Even his spear was huge and heavy. But when he opened his mouth and issued a challenge to the Israelites, they were terrified!
This intimidation went on for forty days. Day after day for forty days Goliath stood in front of the Israeli Army and issued the challenge to "send one man to fight him and the winner takes all of the opposing army, people, land, livestock, etc. Just send the best man you have to fight." For forty days, the Israelis cowered in fear, paralyzed to act. It seems the longer we sit facing a giant, the bigger and more powerful it appears.
Then, one who had a relationship with The Most High God showed up to feed his brothers, who were in Saul's army. He could see the situation through heavenly sight. He understood that Goliath had no relationship with God, instead, he was goading the Creator of all things, the God of Israel. Here is David's response (also 1 Samuel 17):
45) Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, Whom thou hast defied.
46) This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel (King James Version)
Here's the game changer: Satan was attacking with all he had to offer, which is of this world. But little David fought from his position as a child of the living God, the "God of the armies of Israel". He had a different perspective from the other Israelites: He had the spiritual insight to see that this battle was God's. Our battles belong to God. How big is your God? Mine is bigger than ANY situation here on this Earth. We do not fight against flesh and bone, but against powers and principalities!
This is from the Apostle Paul, found in Ephesians 6:
10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (King James Version)
Yea, let us BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT.". He can surely defeat ANY giant that gets in your way, for sure. Nothing will thwart God's will for your life. Lean upon Him. He will fight your battles and have victory.
Do you have a relationship with this powerful God? It is through faith in His only begotten Son that we can enjoy a close relationship with Him. click here for more on that: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html.
If this ministry is a blessing to you, please pray for us that we might be found doing God's will. You are also encouraged to leave us a comment if we can pray for you, or to leave your thoughts on this post. We love to hear from you.
Please also share this post on your favorite social media. Thank you.
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