David and Goliath

Abbreviated Lessons from the Word of God: David and Goliath

For 40 days, Goliath taunted the Israelite soldiers (I Samuel 17:8-10). For 40 days the soldiers trembled in fear and did nothing. David showed up and heard the taunt. Even David's oldest brother's words of discouragement (I Samuel 17:28) did not deter him. David's response? "Let no one lose heart on account of Goliath; your servant will go and fight him." When King Saul tried to influence the way David would fight Goliath, David, in effect, said, "no thank you; that's not my style." He knew he did not need the protection of the armor and the sword. David's words to Goliath: "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.... It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's...." David triumphed over Goliath with God, affirmative action, a sling and one stone.

Lessons we can implement: 1. David looked at the situation from God's point of view. When a problem seems daunting, realize that God is with you; you are not in the battle by yourself. 2. Give credit to God. 3. Don't let criticism or naysayers stop you. 4. Don't just stand around! There is no need to wait. Do something! Take action. Now! 5. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed!" Proverbs 16:3 6. Believe that you can enjoy great success like David did but remember: David was a man after God's own heart. 7. It (Life) is all about God.

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