Do issues in your life seem so big that you can’t imagine life beyond the problems?
When Saul was confronted by Goliath’s taunts (1 Sam. 17) he wasn’t sure which way to turn. We learn from previous chapters that he started to focus on himself and other needs rather than where his ‘success’ came from. The end result saw him lose his crown and relationship to Yahweh, relying on his own methods to battle his fears (1 Sam. 25) by offering a reward to battle his foe.
David on the other hand was prepared to offer himself to defeat the enemy of God’s people. I appreciate the way David confronted the foe not with battle armor but with the knowledge that God would protect him as He had done previously. David had a pure heart, devoted and reliant on God’s strength and protection.
So what are we to do?
No matter what stands before us, we must battle our giants with a pure heart devoted to carrying out Gods plan for our lives. Sure, sometimes things can get uncomfortable but take comfort that God continually draws close to those who are in distress (Jer. 31:1-3).
Darryl
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