READ 1 SAMUEL 17:45-47
Life's
Goliaths come in all shapes, sizes, & intensities: an unhappy
relationship, a difficult job, a rebellious child, a pile of debt, an
uncontrollable habit, etc. David faced what appeared to be an
insurmountable problem. Like Him, we can gain victory through God's
power, though we may "suffer & bleed" on the battlefield. Notice
that David declared victory over Goliath before the battle even began (1
Sam. 17:46). The shepherd's confidence was rooted in his past
experiences. David credited God w/protecting & strengthening him
when he killed the lion & bear that had threatened his flock.
Furthermore, David believed he would triumph because he was God's
servant. The boy had spent hours alone in the wilderness listening to
God's quiet voice. Even a giant's discouraging shout could not shake
his convictions about who the Lord was & what He could do through
His servant. David had practical faith habits. He spent time w/God,
which yielded a strong relationship. In turn, he responded to a problem
w/the certainty that he was a beloved child of God w/full access to his
Father's storehouses of power, courage, & wisdom. If David had a
moment of doubt, he could recall his own poetic words about the Lord's
great faithfulness in past troubles.
EARLY LIGHT
Spend
time alone w/the Lord, & keep a record of His work in our lives.
Then we can be confident that God is sufficient, no matter how big a
problem looms. He gives victory to those who stand in faith &
confront their Goliaths.
