David decisively defeated Goliath because he had faithfully fought against lions and bears.
He was confident about his current circumstance because of God’s past performance on his behalf.
His attitude was:
I’ve been here before…God did it last time, He’ll do it again.
I remember the first time I spoke to a crowd of over 1000 people. I was terrified. Like, nauseous terrified.
I got through it by realizing that the same God who spoke through me the first time I stood up in front of 10 people to preach the Word would speak through me in front of 1000.
I’ve been here before…
Holly and I recently increased our giving commitment to Elevation in a significant way for 2009. The numbers are a little intimidating. Gave me a funny feeling in my stomach.
But we’re moving forward. I realize that just like God provided for us when we were giving 10%, He’s going to pour out His provision (in even greater ways!) as we step up to give more, and more, and more.
I’ve been here before…
You’re facing a new challenge, a deeper sacrifice, an intimidating opportunity in your life or leadership today.
Will you accept it? Endure it? Embrace it?
You’ve been here before…