Sometimes the battles of life can seem overwhelming. It is reassuring in such times to read the account of David's victory over Goliath to understand that nothing is too big for God.
David was a teenager who was already deeply committed to the Lord because of the many nights he invested intimately seeking God while shepherding sheep.
In those lonely night moments, he learnt to trust in the Lord for protection and safety.
He also used his time profitably to perfect his skills at shooting out stones from the sling so that he could protect the sheep under his care.
When David least expected it, God opened a monumental door for him. His father wanted him to run an errand and take supplies to his older brothers who were engaged in a very tough contest on the battlefield.
When he got to the battlefield, he saw a big problem in the form of a gigantic giant called, Goliath.
He did not only feel compelled to fight for what he knew was right but he was eager to bring the big giant down. In the end, David achieved a victory of monumental proportions.
David responded, as we all should, to our Goliath life struggles. He made a positive faith confession in the face of daunting odds.
He relied on the power of God and boldly confronted his challenges with faith. He invested countless hours in intimacy with the Lord.
He won because the battle outcome had already been settled on his knees before the Lord
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Prayer: Thank You Lord, that in Your presence I am renewed to win all my battles.
Scriptural Reading: 1 Samuel 17:40-47
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