“This day I will begin to put the dread and the fear of you on the peoples (pagans) under the whole heaven, who, when they hear the reports about you, will tremble and be in anguish because of you.” Deuteronomy 2:25
The very thing that kept the Israelites out of the Promised Land was fear of the giants… yet, because of the Lord, that’s exactly how others felt about them.
They saw themselves as weak, insignificant, and unqualified. But in reality, they were the GIANTS.
Well gosh darn, Im so guilty of the same. "She's so pretty, her skin is flawless. Her posts are so perfect. Is her home always that clean..." and on and on.
How often do I shrink back, doubting the very gifts God has given me?
How often do I compare myself to others, convinced that what I bring to the table isn’t enough?
How often do I hesitate, question, or even run from the very thing I’ve been praying for?
I know God has placed things inside of me—dreams, talents, opportunities. And yet, it’s so easy to look at others and think, they have what I don’t. They’re better. They’re stronger. They’re more equipped.
But what if—just like the Israelites—I’m failing to see the favor that’s already on me? What if I’m spending so much time comparing that I’m completely missing the blessing?
The Israelites had the hand of God going before them, the Lord fighting for them, the favor of Heaven on them—and yet, their fear told them a different story. I wonder how often my fear tells me a different story too.
Today I have been called out, if you will, reminded:
God has already equipped me for what He’s called me to. I don’t have to run. I don’t have to compare. I don’t have to shrink back. I already walk In His favor.
That's a truth we can boldly rest In friend. And maybe, just maybe, let’s stop running from the very thing we are praying for, dreaming of and longing for.
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