What practical steps can we take to trust God's control over our circumstances? Walking Through Giants: Trusting God's Control in Deuteronomy 2:20 “Deuteronomy 2:20: ‘That too was regarded as the land of the Rephaim, who used to live there; but the Moabites called them Emites.’” What the Verse Shows Us About God’s Control • Giants once dominated the territory, yet God relocated them so Moab could settle there. • He set borders (v. 5), determined journeys (v. 1), and timed every move (vv. 13-14). • The same hand that managed ancient nations orders the details of your life today. Echoes in the Rest of Scripture • Isaiah 46:10 — “I declare the end from the beginning… My purpose will stand.” • Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” • Romans 8:28 — “God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.” Practical Steps to Trust His Control 1. Remember His record • Rehearse past deliverances (Psalm 77:11-12). • Keep a written list of answered prayers and unexpected provisions. 2. Submit today’s boundaries • Accept the “land” He has currently assigned—even when it feels small or inconvenient. • Refuse envy; God custom-fits each assignment (John 21:22). 3. Obey the light you have • Israel could not enter Moab, but they could keep walking (Deuteronomy 2:9). • Act on the next clear step instead of demanding the full map. 4. Name your giants, then recall who removes them • Giants may be illness, debt, or uncertainty; the Rephaim were real, but temporary. • Speak truth aloud: “My Father moves giants.” 5. Exchange worry for worship • Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 6:34 invite stillness, not frantic planning. • Turn anxiety into praise the moment it surfaces. 6. Cast the weight daily • “Cast all your anxiety on Him” (1 Peter 5:7). • Visualize placing the problem into God’s hands each morning. 7. Anchor in community • Share testimonies of God’s control with trusted believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Let their stories reinforce your own trust. A Simple Daily Rhythm Morning – Read a passage that highlights God’s sovereignty (e.g., Psalm 103). Midday – Pause and thank Him for one specific boundary or provision you can see. Evening – Write down where you noticed His guidance, however small. Closing Encouragement If God can clear out an army of giants to prepare land for an obscure desert tribe, He can certainly manage the circumstances that feel oversized in your life. Let the history of Deuteronomy 2:20 fuel quiet confidence: the Lord who rearranged nations is still arranging every detail for the good of His people and the glory of His name. |
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