What if fear is keeping you from seeing what God is inviting you into? I

n Numbers 13–14, twelve spies explored the Promised Land. They all saw the same land, the same opportunities, and the same giants. But while ten spies were overwhelmed by the obstacles, Joshua and Caleb saw what was possible because they trusted God. The circumstances were the same. Their perspectives were completely different.

In week two of our series, New Perspective, we explore how our perspective shapes our decisions and why following God often requires courage to move beyond what feels safe and comfortable.

It’s easy to focus on the giants in our lives: financial struggles, difficult relationships, uncertainty about the future, or the challenges happening around us.

But what if we’re so focused on the problems that we’re missing the opportunities God has placed right in front of us? God isn’t asking us to pretend the giants aren’t real. He’s inviting us to see the bigger picture and respond with faith.

In this message, we’ll explore:

– Why the twelve spies saw the same circumstances but responded so differently.

– How fear can crowd out our ability to see God’s possibilities.

– Why choosing comfort can sometimes mean missing opportunities to follow God.

– What it means to have courage when you’re in the minority.

– How our perspective changes the way we approach relationships, generosity, and serving others.

– Why remembering God’s past faithfulness helps us trust Him with what’s ahead.

Scripture: Numbers 13–14

A question to consider: Where in your life are you seeing only the giants? What might change if you began looking for the opportunities God has placed in front of you? Don’t let fear keep you in the wilderness when God is calling you to move forward in faith.

Join us at Grace Church Akron East as we continue learning to see our lives from God’s perspective.

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