We all face giants at one time or another in our lives. By giants, I am speaking of what seem to be insurmountable problems and issues. We try to overcome these giants, but often they seem to grow stronger with the passing of time.
It could be a giant of addiction or it might be fear, something that has a grip on your life. Then again, it could be a giant of threat; a lawsuit has been filed against you. Maybe there is even a threat against your very life.
Or it might be a different kind of giant altogether, like an unbelieving spouse or a reckless child. You have prayed for them. You have asked the Lord to reach them, yet they seem to become more hardened as the years pass by.
How do we deal with the giants in our life? The answer is in the Old Testament – David and Goliath. Most of us are familiar with the story.
David boldly defeated the giant Goliath, armed only with a slingshot and five smooth stones which were locally and easily available. The will of the Philistines was broken. The Israelites were reinvigorated. And it was all because a little shepherd boy answered the call of God and cut down the giant.
So what do we learn from this story about facing off with our own giants in life?
One – recognize that we all have giants. We all face severe hardships, seemingly insurmountable obstacles and temptations. We all have problems. We all have temptations.
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
While it is true we all have giants, it is also true that every giant can be defeated.
Goliath was not always a giant. He was not always 9-feet-6-inches tall. He was once a baby. And with the passing of time and the nurture of others, the baby became a child. And the child became a teenager. And the teenager became a man. And the man (when received power as a solder) turned into a giant. In time, little things become big things.
Two – realize that the battle belongs to the Lord. (This will break the Will of the Giant). David told Goliath, “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:47). Why giants defeat us again and again—because we face them in our own strength and we lose. We need to realize this is the Lord’s battle.
Three – attack your giant. Goliath had come into the actual territory of the Israelites. He had crossed their line. He was taunting them. And if you tolerate a Goliath, he will take over your territory. He will come right up on your doorstep.
That is why you don’t run from giants. You don’t negotiate with them. You attack them. The Bible tells us, “As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.” (1 Samuel 17:48). As the enemy drew closer, David ran right at him.
Whatever your giant may be, force it into the light of day. Stop rationalizing it. Stop excusing it. Realize you can’t defeat it in your own strength. Call on God and pray for His power, and then attack it. Stay away from people or situations where you would be easily tempted. And don’t let that giant back into your life again. Finally, trust in the Lord.
Reji Jacob 
Good one. May God continue to use you to bless others.