Defeating Our Goliaths

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1 Samuel 17:45-47


Life’s Goliaths come in all shapes, sizes, and 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 and 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 with protecting and strengthening him when he killed the lion and 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 and what He could do through His servant.

David had practical faith habits. He spent time with God, which yielded a strong relationship. In turn, he responded to a problem with the certainty that he was a beloved child of God with full access to his Father’s storehouses of power, courage, and wisdom. If David had a moment of doubt, he could recall his own poetic words about the Lord’s great faithfulness in past troubles.

I often encourage you to practice David’s faith habits. Spend time alone with the Lord, and keep a record of His work in your life. Then you can be confident that God is sufficient, no matter how big a problem looms. He gives victory to those who stand in faith and confront their Goliaths.

 
 
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