The Israelites stood at the edge of the Promised Land – exactly where God said He would lead them. Twelve spies went in and saw the same thing: a land flowing with milk and honey, just as promised. But ten came back focused on the giants, the fortified cities, the impossibilities. Only Caleb and Joshua said, "Let's go take what God has given us."

Same facts. Completely different stories.

Fear doesn't just see obstacles—it rewrites the narrative around them. It dresses up slavery as safety. It makes captivity look comfortable just because it's predictable. The Israelites actually started remembering Egypt fondly, conveniently forgetting the chains and whips, remembering only the routine.

But here's the truth: you can't walk in freedom while you're rebuilding Egypt in your head.

The story Israel failed to believe finds its fulfillment in Jesus. Where they doubted, He trusted. Where they complained, He obeyed. Where they turned back, He pressed on—all the way to the cross. He faced every fear we carry and trusted the Father's plan to the end.

The giants aren't our greatest threat. Unbelief fueled by fear is. And that's the giant Jesus came to slay.