I got that title from the movie "Facing the Giants" which is one of my alltime favorites that draws from the David and Goliath story in the book of 1 Samuel.
In this post I would love to say that my relationship with Isabel has been free of struggles and that Jesus has always been #1 in my heart and all that good stuff that we hear our leaders and preachers promoting. However, I must be real and admit that I've had to face problems and issues with the flesh like I never thought I would. Anger, Insecurity, Jealousy, Lust, Envy, Idolatry... you name it.
Isabel and I have even gone through rough days where it's so tempting to just quit our relationship and go our own way, but for some reason God keeps tugging at my heart reminding me that this was His idea in the first place, and that He is using suffering and all kinds of trials to make us more like Christ. I thank God that He has strengthened me to not quit and remain faithful even when she's the least lovable. Life is hard, but God is good. I know He didn't promise me a perfect woman, but a woman that would be ideal for my life and ministry. Besides, loving her and being loved back feels so good (SO GOOD) that I don't want to throw the good moments that we've shared just for some small and insignificant issue that we failed to address honestly because it was so embarrassing that it seemed better to keep our pride and not humble ourselves.
However, in the middle of all the struggles of life, God is good (I already said that, but repetition signifies importance... exegete my journal to find out). He draws me back in a very special way when my heart is wandering outside of The Pridelands (for more information, see The Lion King).
I gotta admit it's not easy being a young adult male who wants to follow the Lord with all his passion and strength. The giants of discouragement and struggle walk out to the valley every morning to defy the army of God of hosts. Nevertheless, I heard that the King would give a reward to him who defeats the giant. The King is offering eternal glory in Christ to the champion who defeats the enemy and brings hope to the army of the Lord.
What kind of hope could we bring though?
Many young Christians are confused on how a premarital love relationship should look like because all they know is you're either married or you're not (which means you don't have a girlfriend/boyfriend either), so they get their blueprint for "dating" or "courting" from the T.V., Internet, or secular peers.
I want Jesus to bring hope to our fainting hearts that are longing to woo a lady with courage and purity without having to fall in the dark, deep corridors of lust or insecurity. I want Him to teach me how to be a REAL man... God's man.
Additionally, the King also promises his daughter in marriage to the one who defeats the giants! Amen! Praise Him!
So, don't give up fighting for God's Holy presence in your life. Don't give up on that precious relationship that God has allowed you to be part of. Don't give up on that dream that seems so impossible to achieve. The Lord is still at work and He is more interested in us becoming like His son than in us achieving our dreams, yet in his goodness He many times allows the latter too.
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