"Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword, with a spear and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defied.' 1 Samuel 17:45. NKJV
Losers talk about what they'll do but never do it. Winners take action and this is what David did that day when he faced the awesome sight of Goliath. Have you ever considered the scene; what it would have looked like to see this giant of a man walking towards David. Let's face it, if it had been us, we would have been tempted to run away in fear, such was the sight. David ran too, yes, he actually ran, but not away; he ran towards Goliath with a stone in his sling; and he killed this intimidating person.
Now David was only a little guy but he had a big heart sold out to the Lord and he ran forward in the name of the Lord of hosts and defeated him. Nothing was going to stop him. He was fearless while others trembled in fear as they watched from a safe distance.
David relied on God; he shifted the battle from the natural into the spiritual realm. He wasn't a talker, he was a doer - a winner, and he went into this battle trusting God and expecting a victory. And that is how God wants us to be. David refused armour because it was man-made, heavy and awkward to wear. He depended on God and the armour that he would cover him in. For us, it is slightly different, David didn't have the written Word of God, where we have the spiritual armour of God as described in Ephesians 6:13-18, and we're unwise if we don't put it on each day.
There are giants around us and battles that need to be fought and won. These battles are not ours however, they're God's. (1 Samuel 17:47) if of course, we put them into God's hands. If we do, we rise up as champions and fight; nothing can stop us.
What are your giants? What is defying the Army of the Living God? Remember, you can address and change this in the name of Jesus. Take on board the fact that for courageous people, defeat is never a viable option. Courageous people recall past victories and remember how God helped them. They have the right attitude. They trust God. They refuse to fear and they're confident in the Lord.
These are the hallmarks of giant-killers. Does this sound like you? God thinks so, but it takes the attitude that declares, 'I'm not having this, it's not part of my life. It'll reign in my life no longer.' Like David, determine that nothing will mess up your life, your family, your health, your finances or your walk with God.
You're a warrior; a champion, nothing can stop you defeating your giants!
Copyriight 2020 Grahame Howard
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