Have you faced a major challenge in your life and wondered, "How am I going to overcome this?" I think most of us have. Rejoice, for there's some good news for you and me! Read this true story to learn more...
David was a shepherd who was faced with a giant of a challenge when he was just a teenager. King Saul of Israel and his army were confronted at war by the Philistines. The enemy camp had a giant of a man in their ranks, called Goliath. You have probably heard the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). Goliath was over 9 feet tall, solidly built and wore a complete armour. None of the Israelites thought they could take him on. He kept mocking them. He came out against them every morning and evening for 40 days and terrified the Israelite army.
In the name of the LORD!
Then David was sent to the battlefront by his father Jesse. He had a good look at Goliath and saw no reason why he could not overcome this hurdle to victory. So when Goliath cursed him, he answered him back:“You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. Then all this assembly shall know that the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the
battle is the LORD’s, and He will give you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:45-47) You can purchase a Bible from Christianbook.com
David took out a stone and took aim. At the first throw itself, the stone hit Goliath's forehead and knocked him to the ground. David took Goliath's sword and killed him and cut off his head, as he said he would. The Philistines fled. King Saul and his army chased them and killed them and won.
You can win too, if faced with a giant in your life.
Read the forthcoming post Trust God and Overcome the Giant to find out how.
Who loves you the most? It's God! They say that "another name for love is sacrifice." That's true, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 (This blog may display affiliate ads. Clicking and buying from those sites will earn me commission. You are free not to click.) Disclaimer: The author is not responsible for adverse consequences of applying information given on this blog.
thanks this was good reading. Nice detail: David tried and refused Sauls armor, as his things did not fit him. David had his own tools that God wanted to use instead, and by doing so showed His might and He did not share the glory with human wisdom. Teaches me to invite God in my situation and limitations and expect Him to overcome.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point indeed. It shows us that it's not about us, but about Him. The battle is His, the victory too His: we are called to celebrate it!
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