In the Bible we find a famous story about two very different men. One was a huge man, literally a giant, who did not know God. The other was a small young man who knew God, loved God, and aimed to follow God’s calling for his life.
You know it as the story of David and Goliath, and you know how it turns out. Two opposing armies were camped in a valley and it led up to one of the most famous, and quick, battles in history. On one side were the Israelites, who were God’s chosen people. On the other side was the army of the Philistines, a group of people that wanted nothing to do with the God of Israel.
The Philistines were an intimidating bunch of soldiers and they sent out their number one man Goliath with a daunting challenge for the Israelite army. He challenged them to send any man of their choice from their army to fight him with the outcome being that the losing side would serve the victors as slaves.
I hesitate to say it, but the army of Israel really was not doing so well. In fact, they were just plain scared; until David, a young man with his tremendous faith in God came along. Because you see, David knew something that the other people had forgotten about. David knew that God gives us the power to do whatever we have to do, no matter the circumstances.
So David ventured out to face the seemingly unbeatable giant without the weapons and strength that would even give him a chance to come out victorious, but what he did have was complete faith in God. Even as he faced a 9-foot tall man who wanted to kill him, David trusted God to provide the strength he needed.
You know how the story ends. David beat Goliath because of his unwavering faith. As he approached the giant he said “I come to you not with my strength and might, but in the name of the Lord.” Regardless of what obstacles and challenges you are going through in your life, follow David’s example. Trust God to provide for your needs and leave it up to Him.
How? With faith and trust you will find that God allows things to happen that would otherwise seem impossible. He’ll provide you with the strength that you need. He’ll give you the courage to face these challenges. He can supply any need you have: finances, jobs, peace, calm, friends. He can prevail regardless of the odds.
Dr. Ann Shorb is a counseling provider in PA, speaker, and writer. You can get more information at the website of her ministry, Christian Counseling & Educational Services.
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