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READ | 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.