“The angel of the Lord appears and says, “The Lord is with you…fear not, thou mighty man of valour”; the Lord tells Gideon, “Go in this might, and thou shalt save Israel.””
A Bible-study sermon based on Numbers 13 that frames spiritual warfare as primarily a battle over self-perception. The speaker contrasts fear-filtered interpretations of facts with a faith-filtered posture (exemplified by Caleb and Joshua), calls the church to embrace an identity rooted in God's promises, and issues practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and readiness to possess the promised land (including a local property initiative).
“The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, 'The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor.' Gideon replied, 'Oh my Lord, if the Lord's with us, why then has all this happened to us?' and the Lord said, 'Go in this might of yours and you shall save Israel.'”
A passionate call for the church to become an active, Spirit‑empowered force—bringing 'living water' into lives—so multitudes burdened by mental illness, addiction, and despair can be healed and restored. The preacher contrasts a passive waiting crowd with a church called to stir hearts, speak with authority, and bring tangible change.