Seven Steps to Giant Faith

“Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. This day the LORD will deliver you up into my hands, and I will strike you down and remove your head from you. And I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that the LORD does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the LORD'S and He will give you into our hands.’ Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.”
1 Samuel 17:45-48

1. Fight the battle mentally before you step onto the battle field. God will show you how to approach the situation if you ask for His wisdom. Make a strong profession of faith: “God, I trust You. I know You are with me.”

2. Reaffirm the battle is not yours but God’s. It is God’s battle; His honor is at stake. Your role is to obediently follow His leading and wait for His blessing.

3. Reckon the victory even before you see it coming. A conquering faith believes the victory is God’s and that He will bring deliverance despite the odds.

4. Wait for God’s timing. Don’t rush ahead of God. His timing is perfect. Never react out of anger. Make it your goal to respond in faith.

5. Fight the battle God’s way, not in human ability. God will use your talents, but He wants to receive the glory. Just as God empowered David, He will direct and strengthen the tools He gives you.

6. Fight with confidence. Nothing is more powerful than God. He sovereignly promises to love and protect you.

7. Trust God for the victory. The victory may not come overnight. It could take a few hours, days, or months. But remember, God has not forgotten you; and in His timing, He will make all things beautiful.