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A. God often calls us to tackle something bigger than we can handle on our own…
1. So, when it looks big…
1 Samuel 17:4-7 NLT
2. And...when it sounds big...
1 Samuel 17:8-10 NLT
3. And...when it feels overwhelming...
1 Samuel 17:11 NLT
4. It's scary because our natural response is to fear.
1 Samuel 17:24-25 NLT
B. When God calls us to tackle something big, the enemy will battle us even before we begin…
1 Samuel 17:41 NLT
1. So, remember that the enemy will try to intimidate us by making things look worse than they are. He will make fun of our resources.
1 Samuel 17:43 NLT
2. The enemy will try to intimidate us by making things sound worse than they are. He will attack at our weakness.
1 Samuel 17:42 NLT
3. The enemy will try to intimidate us by making us feel worthless. He will belittle us.
1 Samuel 17:44 NLT
4. But we must remain confident that the same resources that God has used in the past will be the resources that He will use in the future.
Philippians 4:19 NLT
C. So, when God calls us to tackle something big, we must know the source of our strength...
1. We must have faith remembering that God is our helper.
1 Samuel 17:36 NLT
2. We must have faith that, in the same way that God has delivered us in the past, He will deliver us in the future. He has a proven track record.
1 Samuel 17:37 NLT
3. We must not run from our fears but run at them to avoid being overtaken.
1 Samuel 17:48 NLT
4. The greatest source of our strength will be in the promises of God. We must remember that we will not overcome by our strength or our power but by our faith in a mighty God.
1 Samuel 17:45-47 NLT
Zechariah 4:6 NLT
God is Enough!
Get a vision of what God can do!
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NKJ
“For the Word of God will never fail.” NLT
“For no promise of God can fail to be fulfilled.” Phillips
Get a vision that is bigger than you!
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20
God will be enough…you bring joy to Him!
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
God is enough for your needs!
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
God is enough when there is trouble!
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1
God is enough when tempted to worry!
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.” Philippians 4:6
God is enough…you are valuable to Him!
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”
Matthew 6:26
God is enough when you feel weak!
“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
God is enough…keep your trust in Him!
“Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10
God is enough, just as He promised!
“He always stands by His covenant—the commitment He made to a thousand generations.” Psalm 105:8
God is enough for all the details!
“Then, turning to His disciples, Jesus said, ‘That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.’” Luke 12:22
God is enough! He has great things ahead!
“Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, ____________, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.’” Genesis 15:1