Life's Goliath
Life’s “Goliaths” come in all shapes, sizes, and intensities: an unhappy relationship, a difficult job, a pile of debt. In today’s passage, David faced what appeared to be an insurmountable problem, but he was victorious through God’s power. We can be, too. David declared victory over Goliath before the battle even began (1Sam. 17 v. 46). His confidence was rooted in his past experiences with the Lord. What’s more, David believed his triumph was certain because he came in the name of the Lord. A strong relationship with the Lord developed from spending time in His presence. This in turn enabled David to face problems with certainty that he was a beloved child of God, with full access to his Father’s storehouses of power, courage, and wisdom. To be victorious, we should practice David’s spiritual habits. Spend time with God and keep a record of His work in your life. Then you can be confident that He is sufficient, no matter the obstacle. (1Samuel 17: 45-47)