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Slay Your Giants

1/26/2013

 
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Facing the Giants, a 2006 Christian film directed by and starring Alex Kendrick, features a main character named Grant Taylor, who is a high school football coach undergoing several challenges. He was about to be replaced as the head coach, his car was breaking down, some of the players' fathers had problem with him, and he and his wife were not able to have any children of their own. However, Grant faced his giants one by one with God’s divine intervention and was able to overcome. Taylor's team eventually goes on to win the state championship and his prayers for having children are answered.

Every believer today and in Bible times is no different from Grant Taylor, faced with giants that are no respecter of persons; they assault the rich, poor, Christian, non-christian, believer, young, old, educated and illiterate. Giants come in all forms, sickness, unemployment, poverty, doubt, fear, the list goes on. Giants take after their originator- the devil. They are ruthless, obnoxious with a threefold focus- steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10).  Our Savior and Lord on the other hand has one main desire for His bride- to give life and give life in abundance (John 10:10).


In Deuteronomy 9:2-3, we see an account of the Israelites facing giants as they cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than they were. “2 The people are strong and tall—Anakites! You know about them and have heard it said: “Who can stand up against the Anakites?”3 But be assured today that the Lord your God is the one who goes across ahead of you like a devouring fire. He will destroy them; he will subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them quickly, as the Lord has promised you”. In this case, Jehovah-Naheh - Lord who Smites - Ezekiel 7:9  went before the Israelites and defeated the Anakites before the Israelites drove them out to possess the land God had promised them.

In 1 Samuel 17:4-7, we also see how God used young David to slay the Philistine, Goliath, an actual giant. The scripture describes Goliath “A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span.5 He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels; 6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.7 His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him”. These are frightening descriptors; which is typical of “giants”. These descriptors probably fit the giants that you might be facing now, or about to face or had faced in the past.

No matter what you might be facing now, there is an irrevocable guarantee; the provision for victory has already been made. God sent His Son- Jesus to pay the ultimate price. Colossians 2:14-15 tells us exactly what Jesus did, “having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” All we need to do is continually activate our faith to receive this victory in slaying any giant that would come our way. Giants will come your way, whether you are prepared or not. The major goal of any giant is to prohibit your possession of the "promised land",

You are probably reading this is and thinking this brother does not know me though, I cannot possibly slay this giant that is hindering me from possessing the promise God has given me. If you will only believe, ALL things are possible. God has endowed you with a Holy Ghost stock piled ammunition and He, the Spirit of the Living God knows exactly how to aim directly at the giant. So receive the victory Jesus has already won for you; then activate your faith, believe, and watch the manifestation unfold before your eyes as you demolish the giant standing in your path. Never underestimate the supernatural power of God that resides within you. God is for you, God is in you, and God is the ultimate Man of War. What are you waiting for? Activate your faith, slay those giants, subdue the kingdom of darkness, and possess your promised land!

Jess W
1/26/2013 02:03:39 pm

Blessed Man, been waiting to receive my RSS feed notice for the next post. Exactly what I need right now. Again-stretched and challenged out of the ordinary into the extraordinary. Thank God for the Holy Ghost!

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:42:15 pm

Thank God for the Holy Ghost! Brings back memories from days of Campmeetings. Appreciate you brother. God bless you.

Sandra D.
1/26/2013 02:54:59 pm

Pastor Johnson, God always uses your posts to encourage me just at the most crucial time. Slaying all giants in Jesus name. None of them is staying. Thank you for encouraging the body of Christ.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:44:17 pm

Glory be to God! Appreciate you. God bless you.

Pastor Vincet from Kenya
1/26/2013 10:05:30 pm

Good day Man of God. We are facing giant of election here in kenya in march. Please pray with us for God's superntural intervention. We are believing. Thank you for this powerful message.

Pastor Johnson
1/28/2013 09:45:55 pm

Pastor Vincet, standing with you in prayer for a supernatural intervention in the upcoming election. Pastor Ondicho had also called last week and informed us of the elections. Be encouraged, there is prayer support galvanized to stand with you. God bless you.

Leslie T
1/27/2013 03:24:20 am

Oh this is right on for me, slaying all giants. I can't say thank you enough. You show us the "how to" of living this believer's life here in this world. I am always encouraged with the word God speaks through your writings. God bless Man of God.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:45:43 pm

Glory be to God! Blessed that you're blessed and encouraged. God bless you.

Gbenga Olubinoye
1/27/2013 03:32:54 am

This is a powerful message to us sir. No mercy for giants o. God has already done it we only have to receive it in faith to experience it. Thank you sir.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:59:29 pm

Amen! Glory be to God. God bless you my brother.

Phil A
1/27/2013 10:24:58 am

Encouraging. Deep calling me deeper. Agree, no mercy for any giant. God bless you my friend and brother.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 02:00:35 pm

God bless you my friend/brother. Appreciate you.

Minister M.
1/27/2013 11:52:02 pm

Elder, this is right on for me too. Defeat becomes a lifestyle when one don't know how to live better in Jesus. You have always taught and showed us how. Thank you for sharing with the body of Christ. I know God will continue to bless you and your family.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 02:04:11 pm

Glory be to God Min. Mildred. Appreciate you stopping by. God bless you.

Pastor Ricco
1/28/2013 01:37:21 am

My Brother God is using you to infuse faith to His bride. Without faith its truly impossible to please God (Heb 11:6). Thank you for energizing my faith to face and slay those giants. I agree too- no mercy for giants.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:58:02 pm

Glory be to God Man of God. Definitely no mercy for giants and their time is short. God bless you.

Lillian
1/28/2013 12:35:13 pm

Thank you,thank you so much Pastor Johnson for this on time word. I am believing God for some areas in my life. I understand now how to slay those giants. Activating faith on a daily basis can be hard but by God's grace and the help of the Holy Spirit I can do all things.

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:53:49 pm

I believe in you Lillian and even more in the Holy Spirit that lives in you. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.Praise reports are coming on the slain giants. God bless you.

Jade B.
1/29/2013 04:54:03 am

Oh Pastor Johnson! This stirs my heart. I am loving the challenge to live daily by faith and slay those giants! Thank you, thank you!

Pastor Johnson
1/29/2013 01:48:34 pm

It is all possible because of the Holy Spirit in you. Glory! Greetings to the family. God bless you.

Tricia
1/30/2013 12:27:41 pm

Had the privilege to catch up with your beautiful wife today. I love all God is doing in your lives. He keeps taking your family from glory to glory! That's one thing I admire about you and Feyi, you obey God no matter the cost, and He keeps proving Himself faithful all the time. I'm going to chew on this powerful message on slaying those giants for a while...so much to digest in it. Thank you as always for encouraging the body of Christ.

Pastor Johnson
1/31/2013 02:12:18 am

Glory be to God Tricia! Feyi & I appreciate you. Hope to see you soon. God bless you.

Nanci & Steve
2/1/2013 03:29:25 pm

Hello Pastor! I have been searching for your contact information for a while now. We were part of your state homeschool organization. I met someone today who knew you and directed me to your website.It was prayer answered. I've sent you an email. Steve and I would love to have you officiate our oldest daughter's wedding in June. Praying you are able to, it would be an honor and blessing for us. Looking forward to talking soon. Blessings. Nanci & Steve

Pastor Johnson
2/2/2013 02:43:43 am

Hello Nanci & Steve- I love answered prayers.God is awesome! Congrats on your oldest daughter. You have done a wonderful job of raising your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Appreciate the thought and effort in finding me. Not checked email yet but will soon and be in touch. God bless you.


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