Deciding to Fight the Giants

Deciding to Fight the Giants

I Samuel 17:32 And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

A quote from the 1985 movie Color Purple spoken by Sophia is “All my life I had to fight.” Goliath, the giant, rose up to fight against the army of Israel. At that point, a decision had to be made: to either stay in the fight or “tuck tail and run” in stark terror. God never intended for His children to be afraid, but rather to face the enemy head on. You are commanded to submit yourself to God, resist the devil, and he will run from you in stark terror. In other words, have faith in God, and don’t be moved by what you see. David’s faith reaffirmed that God had given him victory before, and He was able to do it again. Faith in God for David meant taking three smooth stones and running toward the problem. Faith in God for you means taking God at His word, which is the battle is not yours but the Lord. Decide to stand your ground, face your giants, and watch them fall.

Scripture References: I Samuel 17:4,24,32-46; James 4:7; II Chronicles 20:15

Prayer for today: Father according to your Word, I have decided to put on the full armor of God, to stand in faith, and set myself to see your salvation. In JESUS name, AMEN.

Whatever you must do today, there is a grace for that. Accept his grace and make it a sweatless day.

Love

Dianne