We’ve all seen the "playroom rage" of a toddler—that fierce, unyielding claim: "Hey, that’s mine!" While we teach our children to share, there is a spiritual fervor we can learn from that instinct. In this message, we explore the story of the twelve scouts in Numbers 13 and the mandate given to the Israelites to not just view the land, but to possess it.
Too often, we live as "spiritual renters," allowing giants like fear, apathy, and isolation to occupy the territory of our homes, workplaces, and communities. But God has promised us every place where the sole of our foot treads. It’s time to stop scouting and start occupying. The giants aren't there to stop us; they are there to show the world how big our God is.
Listen in as we discuss how to identify your "land," face your giants, and enforce the authority of King Jesus in your everyday life.
Reflection & Discussion Questions
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Identify Your Territory: What is one specific "land" God has given you to occupy right now? (Think of your home, a specific relationship, your workplace, or your neighborhood).
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Identify the Giants: What "giant" has been keeping you from fully possessing that space? Is it fear of what people think? Apathy? A feeling of being "unqualified"?
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The Power of Presence: Read Joshua 1:3. If God has already "given" you the ground you walk on, how does that change your confidence when you walk into a difficult situation this week?
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Enforcing Authority: Jesus said all authority has been given to Him. How can you "enforce" His peace, His truth, or His joy in a place where it currently isn't recognized?
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Taking Ground: What is one practical way you can "put your foot down" this week and reclaim territory for the Kingdom?
