- DAVID AND GOLIATH –

Goliath is a symbol of the giants each of us faces in our own lives. The following are reminders to not only help us see our giants, but with God’s help, to slay them as well. Let’s look at four simple truths from:

I Samuel17: 1-54              

Facing giants is an INTIMIDATING experience.

David walked by faith, but Goliath still looked huge. Faith doesn’t blind us to the facts, but enables us to see beyond them and draw strength from God. At any given time we are choosing to focus on 1 of 4 things:

1) CIRCUMSTANCES

2) OTHERS

3) SELF

4)  LORD

In what verse are we told of the army of Israel’s fear?

Is it OK to admit our fear?

Doing battle is a LONELY experience.

Your giants are your giants. In fact, they not be huge to anyone else but you. You and the Lord have got to fight them together.

What was David’s confession concerning the outcome of the battle?

Although you feel lonely, you aren’t alone. Check it out in Hebrews 13:5.

 Trusting God is a STABILIZING experience. 

In the battle against Goliath, David didn’t let jitters interfere. When you turn a giant over to God, it’s amazing how stable you can be.

In the midst of the battle God is there. Check it out in I John 4:4.

Winning the victories is a MEMORABLE experience. 

David could face a giant because he’d already faced a lion and a bear. Faith that is cultivated in small challenges brings a harvest of confidence to life’s giants.

Remember: In every spiritual battle we need balance:

The right REFERENCE point.

Check it out in Psalm 90:1 - It’s God. 

The right  PERSPECTIVE.

Check it out in Psalm 90:2 - God is eternally powerful.