John 1: 1-4 (NIV) : In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it

We will all face more than a few Goliaths and many storms in our lives, but that often makes us feel as though the world is coming to an end. 

My mum had to remind me recently that God did not promise me a smooth ride, but it says in his word, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind” (James 1:2-8) & also “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance”. ( Romans 5:3).

I will not lie if I say that I verse brings me comfort; in fact, I will say that it makes me want to go to my God and have a good old debate with him, but when I think about debating with God, I think about the verses in the book of Job when God started talking ( I love that book).  Job went through trials and tribulations that can destroy a person if they don’t have God.  I DON’T like the tribulation aspect of things.

Another honest thing about me is that I need to be bold, but I can also be very cowardly. I always ask God for boldness and strength, but I know that these qualities can only be developed through trials and doing something out of my comfort zone. 

But I am like an individual who is constantly wishing she got biceps and triceps like the woman she saw on TV but refuses to get out of her chair because it’s very comfortable, and the next Netflix series is starting. Yes, I am one of those people who want spiritual growth, boldness, love, endurance, and self-control, but I refuse to get out of my chair and spend time with God, and I let my Habit blocks my relationship with God.

Currently, I am experiencing a storm that feels as if my world is shaking. I was talking to a friend today about how I always call God my Solid Rock on whom I stand, and I felt as if I had walked away from God; consequently, the ground is shaking.

Her reply was, “God is still sold; it’s my knee that is shaking under me.” He’s spoken and sent me reassurance so many times that I was the one who asked him to do something about my life, and he did. One thing I cannot say is that God does not listen because he listened, and now my knees are shaking, and I want to scream to God to stop.

One story that always comes to mind whenever I am going through something is the story of Goliath and the Israelites. When I was speaking with God about it, He brought an image of the Israelites, who, upon seeing the massive giant before them, lost sight of the Creator of the world. If they looked left, right, or even above Goliath’s head, they would see the work of God. Goliath stood on the floor that the Creator had designed, and he breathed the air that the Creator had gifted us. When we engage in a face-to-face battle with Goliath, we tend to lose sight of God’s ways and magnify the problem, but God is greater and bigger. Look to your left or right, and you will see what God has created.

I love the book of Job, not because of the suffering Job overcomes, but because of when the Lord speaks. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand, who marked off its dimensions” Job 38, 4-5.

It’s a reminder of who God is and His capabilities—His wisdom, intelligence, beauty, power, love, and command. He is the commander of the Angels’ Army and so much more that words cannot describe, and we have Him as our Father.

“I HAVE THE COOLEST FATHER EVER,” and one of my problems is that I put God in a box and label Him by human standards, so I expect Him to direct me humanly, and because of that expectation, I am also scared just in case He drops me. So, when I see a Goliath, I am afraid and worried if the King of Kings and the creator of the universe can overcome a giant.

I keep listening to the song I Will Trust by Red Rock Worship because it’s a reminder that I need to trust in God right now. Still, I keep changing the part “I hope you will not forsake me” to “I know that you will not forsake me” because I know my father, the one who met me in the toilet when I was crying, thinking I was alone.

The Father who provides for every one of my needs, the Father who protects and shields me, the Father who loves me so much. God never forsakes us in any area of our lives; we can forsake Him and separate ourselves from Him, but He’s a Father waiting with open arms.

So, yes, situational, financial, emotional, mental, and relational Goliaths are still around; yes, storms are still raging; yes, the world is noisy, but when I set my eyes on Jesus and stand on a Solid Rock, the storm will not swallow me up; I will not be defeated by Goliath.

I always tell my friend, who loves people and always seems to carry others’ burdens, that I am not going to take someone else’s burden, not because I am selfish, but because they have a creator, and that creator has an angel army that can fight their battles for them. 

I can only pray, and if God want me to do more in that person’s life, he will give me the resources and the strength to do so. Still, it will be prideful to try to help someone without getting permission from their creator, but I always forget to unload my burden onto God. It’s also that same pride that makes me think I can fix my own issue without going to the Holy Spirit and asking him to lead the way. 

Philippians 4:6 says, “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God”  The Holy Spirit has reminded me of this verse, so any time when anxiety tries to swallow me up