David And Goliath
1 Samuel 17:1-58.
Summary:
The Philistines were at war with Saul. Their greatest champion Goliath taunted the Israelites for their cowardice. No Hebrew had the courage to take on Goliath. Jesse's older sons were in the battle lines and Jesse sent David to the field with provisions. David heard of the defiant words of Goliath and was ready to defend the name of the Lord by challenging the giant to combat. With the weapon of a shepherd but armed with the power of God, he killed Goliath and the Philistines scattered in defeat.
36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.
37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear
will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine."
45 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the
name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
46 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.
47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves;
for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands."
David overcame a giant 9 feet tall. It was as if a battle between an ant and a human. I can hardly imagine myself in David's shoes.. Would I have this kind of
courage EVEN THOUGH I know that God was with me? Would I dare to
risk my life EVEN THOUGH I know that God was beside me?
David definitely had the highest form of faith, trust and confidence in God. Honestly, if I were to face this kind of situation, I'm not too sure if I would
go EVEN THOUGH I knew God is beside me.
This passage is a telling reminder that
with God we can overcome anything. With God, David overcame and defeated Goliath, causing the Philistines to leave in disgrace. However, for most of us, we let go of this chance to even overcome giants in our life with God simply because we did not have to faith, trust, confidence in God that He would do so. Take heart from this testimony from David; he, overcame all odds stacked against him to take on the challenge of facing Goliath and defeated him triumphantly without the use of a sword/spear or the clothings of tunic, armor and helmet, but just
simply armed with the power of God.Today, lets learn to tap upon God's power. But, to do so, we must first have quiet confidence in God. Faith, trust to know that He will deliver you. Lets follow the excellent example of David, who had no qualms at all about taking on Giant Goliath, simply because he knew in his heart, God will empower and be with him. So if you are facing any "giants" and challenges in your life, slow down take time and pray about it. Settle your hearts at ease to know that God will deliver you. Remember, no problem is too large for our Lord.
God Bless. :)
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