Last year, we spent a splendid two-weeks exploring the Holy Land. We trod the places where many of our Biblical forefathers walked. To picture the story behind each spot triggered me to pause in reverence. Throughout the visit, I treasured the all the ways I saw God conquer giants for His people, whether from sin, sickness, or actual giants.
God Will Conquer Giants
Towards the end of the trip, we visited the Elah Valley. The lush valley spread across the Judean plains and is the site where God used David to conquer a giant who taunted the people of Israel. The Elah valley served as the dividing line between Philistine and Judean territories, meaning the victor of this battle controlled a crucial and fertile area. Read the story in 1 Samuel 17. To commemorate this spot and the miracles performed by God, I picked up five river stones from the dry riverbed.
Ebenezer Moments
Is there something you keep close that symbolizes the way God works in your life? Each time I see those stones, I am reminded of the Ebenezer moments when God’s power triumphed over the challenges in my life. An Ebenezer is a Hebrew word that means “stone of help.” The Bible mentions the term several times in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel and is a place where the Israelites witnessed God conquer their giants.
Ebenezer moments are those unmistakable times when we feel God’s hand guiding our every step as He conquers the giants in our life. In those moments, we realize the outcomes we experienced are beyond mere coincidence, and the only explanation is the hand of God helped us.
Remembering Our Conquered Giant
Create an Ebenezer in your life, as I did with stones from the Elah Valley. Perhaps it’s a commemorative plaque or a meaningful token that symbolizes the moment God triumphed over a monumental challenge in your life. For Christians in the present day, I believe it is important to embrace the idea of an Ebenezer daily. Look around, and reminders of God conquering giants still exist.
More than Conquerors
With God’s help, we can conquer all the challenges we face. We find such messages throughout God’s word. Paul provides encouragement in Romans 8:37 (NIV); “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Prayer to Conquer
Thank you, Lord, for all the giants you conquered in my life. I want to commemorate those special moments so I will never forget. Because of what Jesus has done for me, I am no longer a struggling sinner. Instead, I possess the power to be and conqueror and overcomer. Guide me and protect me every day of life. Without you, nothing would be possible. In Jesus’ Holy Name. Amen.
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Glad to see you as one of the new hosts of Grace & Truth, Yvonne! And yes to those Ebenezer moments. I’ve been collecting those for a lot of years myself. So grateful for times of clarity and grace and truth that recapture my attention.
Thank you Lisa, I’m honored to be part of Grace & Truth. God is so faithful to us and can demonstrate His love and faithfulness is so many ways. God bless.
Yvonne, I always enjoy your posts which are both informative and inspirational. I’m going rock hunting. 😉
I pray you find some perfect rocks. Thanks Jeannie. God bless.
I love this, Yvonne! My husband and I have saved heart rocks through the years. As the years passed, I forgot where they came from. But I treasure the memory of spending time with my husband and walking in love. I would like to be more intentional about writing on the back of rocks I have collected as a remembrance of God’s help through difficult times. Thank you for this great encouragement!
Thank you Melissa. Other than these rocks, I don’t write on them either and I should. They are a testament to God’s faithfulness. God bless.
Wonderful post. God has conquered a giant in my life. I am grateful.
Amen Priscilla. So glade to hear He has conquered giants for you. God bless
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What a great message, Yvonne. I love how you said, “I believe it is important to embrace the idea of an Ebenezer daily. Look around, and reminders of God conquering giants still exist.” I never thought about doing this before. But now I want to. Thank you! God bless!
It really helps me to remember those obvious times God fought my giants. He is so faithful. Thank you Karen and blessings
I had not heard of Ebenezer moments before, or known the Hebrew meaning Ebenezer. How interesting! Yes, God is still the our conquerer!
I’m glad you learned something new. And yes He is our conqueror now and forever. Thank you Lynn and God bless.
While not stones, I look at the shelves lining my office and see so many “collected Ebeneezers” through my life. Reminders of His faithfulness, even when I wasn’t.
Any such items help us remember His grace for us. They are a blessing to remember. Thanks JD. God bless