Facing Giants

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.”~1 Samuel 17:47

The narrative about David and Goliath is laid out in 1 Samuel Chapter 17.  The story about a young shepherd boy who stands up to the giant is epic.  David is not fearful of the Philistine who stands in the midst of the battle mocking God and His people, but confident as he volunteers to go and fight him (1 Samuel 17:32).  David was just a young man, but He knew the God who had given Him victory over the lion and the bear who show up today (1 Samuel  17:37). David faced Goliath knowing that he would fall by the power of God.  So with nothing but a sling a rock, Goliath falls( 1Samuel 17:50).

What Goliath are you facing today? What giant stands there mocking you because you even dare to face him ( 1 Samuel 17:42-43)? What “friend” or family member casts a cloud over your willingness to stand up to those things that offend God ( I Samuel 17:28)? David faced all of these things and yet was victorious because the battle was not His it was the Lord’s. David was the willing soldier who stood ready to used by God. David realized that all the battles before this one had prepared him for this very moment.  God had saved him from the paw of the lion and the bear and He would rescue in this moment too because David knew that God he served.  He trusted God to deliver Him.  (1 Samuel 17:34-37).

What God did for David He can do for you and for me.  We only have to trust Him.  To understand that the battle belongs to God and God never fails.  We must not let what our eyes see and ears hear distract us from the evidence of Him in our hearts.  God s our strength and our refuge. He is our very present help ( Psalm 46:1) Like David we have slingshot and a rock that can kill any giant, the rock is Jesus and the slingshot is prayer.  So hold fast to the hope that is in Christ Jesus.  Face your giant with confidence knowing that God will deliver You.  

Father, the enemy would mock our faith.  The enemy seeks to discourage us, but Lord we know that you are greater.  Let us not be afraid, but trust in You.  Let our darts not be troubled.  Father may we believe in You.  Help our unbelief and grant us the deliverance that we seek.  May we be willing soldiers on the battlefield for your glory.  In Jesus name. Amen