B for Bully

I did battle with a giant last night. All day long I was able to avoid a confrontation. I complacently consumed only those food items that were ‘good’ for me. Then, just past 7:30 p.m., the giant I have been avoiding most of the day, got in my face.

This morning, during my devotional time (you can tell this is when God seems to move); I was led to the scripture in Numbers 13:30-33. I always enjoyed reading this story about the men who were sent into Canaan to explore and report back. The inhabitants of Canaan seemed to be large giants to the scouting party, and they were afraid so they gave a false report upon their return.

I am just grinning because as I was preparing to write this posting I felt like I had just done battle with a giant. I allowed food, or my desire to eat, bully me. It took strength to fight this bully. As I was remembering this, my Bible was open to the story of these giants of Canaan and the Israelites’ perception of them.

Isn’t that what all of our battles with bullies is about, our perception of the giants we face? Looking back I can confess, the bully had me worried for a short time, but God was greater than my tormentor. I only had to trust in Him. Food cannot bully me again.

Numbers 14:9 summed up the battle for me. “Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them."

Grace 'n Grins,
Judy