David
and Goliath
1
Sam. 17:1-7
Take
notice, all the armor Goliath comes out with. It signifies the
weapons, tactics, and angles in which our enemy comes at us. The
devil our adversary could use lies,or intimidation, fear, judgments,
family, friends, weakness, past sins (even just last weeks), to get
our eyes off God and onto our circumstances. The enemy will use a
combination of these things or just one if it will be effective
enough.
Goliath
came with many. He had his height, his helmet, a full body armor,he
had a javelin, and a spear. As if that wasn't enough he had and armor
bearer to carry his shield and go before him to protect him from
attack. Then on top of all that he spoke words of intimidation and
mocked the Israelite 's. (17:8-11)
David
seemed to have the deck stacked against him. (17:12-14) He was young.
He was inexperienced (17:33) the king said “you are a youth” and
“Goliath has been a warrior since his youth”
David's
reply(17:34-37) “I have the Lord!”
Let's
back up some. (17:23-29) have you ever been completely right and
justified in your point of view on a subject and felt that the people
around you perceive you as wrong or even of having evil intent. This
reminds me of the way people call a good person a goody-goody. Or a
person who is a good student, gets good grades, stays out of trouble,
even goes above and beyond and tutors other students, but everyone
makes fun of him, calling him teachers pet.
David's
brother said he was “prideful and deceitful.” God did not see it
that way. No God chose David because he had the right heart. (1 Sam.
16:7)
Saul
on the other hand was rejected by God for his arrogance and issues of
seeking glory from men. (1 Sam. 15:16-23)
David
was not perfect he did have certain qualities that pleased God.
- Faith (1 Sam.17:34-37) I have the Lord!
- Love for God's Law (Psalm 119:47-48)
- Thankfulness (Psalm 100:4)
- Repentant (Psalm 51:1-2)
David's
brothers were bothered by David and they let him know it regularly.
(1 Sam. 17:29) “What have I done now” You don't answer that way
unless you are tired of being accused of something, especially
something you're not guilty of.
We
can't get caught up in peoples opinions of us. People are fickle.
They will love us today and hate us tomorrow and be on our side today
and oppose us tomorrow.
God's
opinion is all that matter's. Notice how David didn't allow his
brothers words to get him worked up and upset. He just kept on asking
about what was promised to whom was brave enough to go after Goliath.
When
we as Christians see opportunity in front of us. When God puts you in
the right place at the right time, with the right conditions, It is
our God given right to seek the blessings. God's favor say we are
entitled. God's grace says we are entitled without merit. It is
unmerited favor.
The
enemy will always try to rob us of that kind of blessing. He will
either make us feel guilty and undeserving some how, or he will try
to cause us to sin so then he could try to cause us to live in
condemnation so we will lose all confidence.
We
must keep in mind, That when we are in the heat of battle, we do not
have favor because of anything we have done. But because of what
Jesus has done for us. He also gives us victory to glorify his name
in the earth. To show himself strong and that he is God.
Back
to the fight. (1 Sam. 17:38-40) David said “I can't work with your
armor.” “I have to use the gifts God has given me to work with.”
God will never ask you to use somebody else' gifts to get you to
where he is calling you to go. God expects you to use your own gifts
and he will do the rest.
1
Sam. 17:41-44 Goliath didn't know it but his words backfired on him.
God will use the enemies weapons against him. Read Psalms many times
they say the enemy was caught in his own trap. David was not shaken
by Goliath' words he was empowered by them. David knew Goliath' God's
had no power at all. He also knew this was God's opportunity to show
the philistines exactly who Israels God is. It was proof time!
(17:45-47)
When
we are assured of God's ability to fight for us, there is nothing
left for us to do except go forth with all our might, confident that
God is with us to deliver us. (17:48-49) (Joshua 1:9)
Did
David hesitate? Did he waver to the left or to the right? He didn't
flinch nor did he ask for help from the others. Goliath still had his
armor bearer to help him. David had God and God alone. Oh and his
faith.
17:50-54)
When we get the victory it empowers our brothers and sisters in
Christ to go forth and get theirs. They will take their blessing with
the same confidence that you did. David took Goliath' head and his
sword and celebrated his victory without batting an eye. He was still
carrying it when he went before the king.
Your
gift will make room for you and bring you before great men. (Proverbs
18:16)
What
does room mean in this text? Simply that you will have room for
growth, room for prosperity, new opportunities.
We
must understand that victory is something we all want but it is only
achievable by faith in God, Confidence in his ability, having a thick
skin, Sensitivity does not win wars but determination and focus does.
Focus on what? Focus on the fact That “You have the Lord!” and
“The battle belongs to him”
Amen!!!
