When preparing to share at the Flashpoint Gala this past Saturday night, Holy Spirit reminded me of David’s victory over Goliath, applying the story to our battle today with spiritual giants. What many do not know is that David defeated Goliath on the strength of his covenantal history with God. The lessons are important for us. The first thing God tells us in the story is the location of the battle.

My topic today is a sensitive one for many believers, but it really shouldn’t be. We know who the ruler of the universe is. We know who went to the Cross and we know who rose from the dead forever to rule with the Father in heaven. Yes, we know Jesus. But sometimes it’s easy for believers to forget the enemy has many ways to wage war against the Body of Christ.

Throughout church history, great “moves of God” were, I believe, the combination of two key elements: the sovereignty of God and the stewardship of humankind. God moved, yes; but I am convinced that the supernatural intensity of revival is the collision of humankind moving toward God. Often, people are waiting on or praying for a “move of God” when they fail to realize that God has already made the first move.